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Amy Smith
Contact Amy: asmith@fumcphoenixville.org
Phone: 610-933-5936 ext. 201
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Amy has been the senior pastor at First Church since July, 2008, and loves the faith and courage of the people here. She is a native of Ohio and a graduate of Muskingum University and United Theological Seminary. She enjoys reading, traveling, and gardening. Pastor Amy has three step-children and one grandchild and lives with her husband in a 100-year-old home in North Wales.
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Eva Johnson
Contact Eva: ejohnson@fumcphoenixville.org
Phone: 610-933-5936 ext. 202
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Rev. Eva Johnson has served First Church since 2002 and enjoys the process of faith formation through Christian Education with all ages.
"First Church seeks to provide a place for all to grow in their understanding of God and ways to live out their faith in community with others. I hope you will join us for any of the educational opportunities we offer."
Pastor Eva is married to Glenn Shallis, mother to five grown children and grandmother of ten, ranging in ages from infant to teenagers. Having grandchildren helps her in her quest for fitness of body and mind. "Have you chased a two year old lately or listened to the angst of teenage life?" She serves in several positions at the Conference level as co-chair of the Nurturing Disciples Resource Team, Christian Educators Fellowship contact person, Safe Sanctuaries trainer, Teacher trainer, and chair of Hope for the Children which solicits commitments from churches for grant giving to EPA churches working with impoverished children and youth.
Pastor Johnson can be reached at extension 202 through the church office and welcome questions about any of the Christian Education programs and faith concerns you may have.
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Jane Hulse
Contact Jane: or jhulse@fumcphoenixville.org
Phone: 610-933-5936 ext. 200
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Jane Hulse joined the staff of First Church in October 2006. She comes to First Church with a degree in Business Management from DeSales University and has worked in various office environments. She is responsible for supporting the pastor and the staff as well as church members in order to further the ministry and mission of the church.
Her normal office hours are:
9:00 am-3:30 pm Monday through Thursday
9:00 am-2:00 pm on Fridays
Summer Hours:
9:00 am -3:00 pm Monday through Thursday
9:00 am – Noon on Fridays
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David Bryant
Contact David: davidbmail@verizon.net
Phone: 610-933-5936 ext. 151
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David Bryant joined the staff of First Church in the spring of 2006 as Director of Music Ministries. He leads the chancel and handbell choirs, and serves as organist for worship.
David started his piano studies at the age of four, and began playing for weekly church services at the age of twelve. He received his undergraduate degree in Piano Performance from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and earned his Master’s degree in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy and Musicology from Temple University, where he graduated with honors. David graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow Scotland, which he attended while on a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship.
David served as the Associate Pastor of Worship Arts at Fairview Village Church for the past three years. He has been very involved with Rotary International and was named a Paul Harris Fellow for his charitable work with the foundation. He is currently a lecturer in Music History and Piano at Eastern University in St. David’s PA, and teaches music at Penn Christian Academy in Norristown. In addition to teaching, David has recorded the world premier of Harold Boatrite’s formidable Piano Sonata for Albany Records, given hundreds of concerts and recitals throughout the US and Britain, and has choral pieces published by Warner Brothers, Alfred, Lorenz, Monarch Music, Birdsong and Shawnee Press. He has also served as the accompanist for John Rutter’s master classes in the United States.
David lives in Audubon PA with his beautiful wife Janine, an accomplished ballerina and choreographer, their two wonderful sons Noah, and Nathanael, and three cats – Clara Schumann, Martha Graham and Randall P. Mac Murphy.
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Cheryl Cini
Contact Cheryl: cacini@fumcphoenixville.org
Phone: 610-933-5936 ext. 150
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Cheryl Cini joined First Church in 2006, after transferring from Covenant UM Church in Springfield, Delaware County.
Cheryl resides in Collegeville with her husband Bill Cini, a registered nurse, and her two boys, Stephen and Alexander. A devoted wife and mother, Cheryl spent her "previous life" as a bookkeeper and couldn't imagine returning to the office setting. Cheryl loves working with the junior and senior high youth. She believes they all have a special gift to offer First Church. She is excited to grow in faith with the youth group through faith lessons, fun, fellowship and outreach.
Cheryl spends most of her spare time involved in "boy activities", sports, scouts, dirt, etc! In her past time, a very rare occasion, she likes to read, quilt, and do anything creative~"girl things".
Cheryl's favorite quote is "Whatever you are, be a good one"
- Abe Lincoln
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Gwen Miller
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Gwen has been leading generations of youth choirs and music ministries at First Church. She volunteers her time to lead our Cherub Choir, Youth Choir, and direct our Youth Musical Programs.
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