Leadership
Meet the dedicated people who guide, support, and serve the Grace UCC Northampton community.
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Rev. Bob Gutekunst
Pastor
Rev. Bob has served as an authorized minister in the Penn Northeast Conference since 2011 and was ordained in 2019. He enjoys music, traveling, hiking, movies, and reading.
Lee Ann Hortman
Fellowship Committee Chair
Lee Ann is a lifelong member of Grace UCC who has served on numerous committees. As Fellowship Committee Co-Chair, she helps create welcoming opportunities for friendship, fellowship, and service.Â
Sharon Braker
Consistory President
Grace UCC has been part of Sharon's life since childhood. As Consistory President, she is committed to helping the church grow, serve its community, and continue its mission.
Gary Trively
Vice President of Consistory and Christian Education Committee Chair
Gary has supported Christian education at Grace UCC for many years and has shared his gifts with the Sunday School program. He hopes to encourage more families to become involved.
Don Hortman
Property Committee Chair
Don has been a member of Grace UCC since 1979 and serves as Property Committee Chair. He helps care for the church building and welcomes others who would like to assist.
Staff
Mary Dobish
Administrative Assistant
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Mary joined the Grace UCC staff in 2023 and provides friendly, dependable support to the congregation through the church office.
Lynn Galgocy
Treasurer
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A member of Grace UCC since 1998, Lynn has served in many leadership roles and has managed the church's finances as Treasurer since 2020.
Marisa Deshler
Minister of Music
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Marisa is an experienced and dedicated church musician who brings her love of music to worship as Grace UCC's Minister of Music.
Custodian
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Mark has served as Grace UCC's custodian since 2020 and helps keep the church clean, welcoming, and ready for worship and fellowship.
Mark Ruch
