Our 2025 Church Council is comprised of the following members: Chris Claypoole(president), Louann Cunningham(vice president), Harry van Pelt(secretary), Linda Hayes(treasurer, ex officio), Kathy Donaldson, Kathy Kersul-Wiener, Vicky MacMillan, Alice Ritter, Jen O’Rourke, Cyndee Folk(not pictured), Joe Stevens(not pictured), Vicar Daniel Marrone(voice only), Pastor Henrik Sonntag(ex officio)
Pastor Henrik Sonntag is a native of Zwickau in Germany. He immigrated to the United States in 2001. He received his M.Div. from Leipzig University and graduated from LTSP upon completion of his internship at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Red Hill, Pennsylvania. Pastor Henrik loves building community through the message of Christ of hope and…
Jeff Wenzel is the vicar intern at St. Paul’s and a postulant with the Episcopal Diocese of Illinois, preparing for ordination to the Sacred Priesthood. He is in his final year of M.Div studies at United Lutheran Seminary. Alongside his internship, he continues his full-time work as a math teacher in New Jersey’s juvenile detention…
Rae Ann Anderson, CAGO (Certified American Guild of Organists), is the Director of Music for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Glenside, Pennsylvania where she serves as Director for four choirs, organist and assists with worship planning and vesper programs. Ms. Anderson also holds the title of the Director of Children’s Choirs for Settlement Music School of…
Nancy helps the church keep the numbers organized. She watches closely over all financial transactions and supports our treasurer and church council in conducting the church’s business. In her spare time, she likes to go camping and spend time with her grandchildren, when she is not playing pickleball.
As the Director, it is my absolute joy and privilege to support a space where young children can grow, explore and thrive. Our preschool is more than just a place of learning- it’s a nurturing community that has been around for over fifty years, where every child is valued, respected and encouraged to reach their…
Bob is our church sexton. He takes care of the facility and makes sure that events run smoothly. In his spare time, Bob likes to visit local festivals and explore the history of the neighborhood and world.
Christina is the friendly face behind the church office, managing various administrative tasks to keep things running smoothly. From creating weekly bulletins and newsletters to coordinating church events, she ensures everything is coordinated and communicated. When she’s not busy with office tasks, Christina enjoys spending her free time exploring local parks and neighborhood activities with…
