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Mark Young
Contact Mark: myoung@fumcphoenixville.org
Phone: 610-933-5936 ext. 201
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Mark began as a pastor at First Church in July of 2012. A native of Delaware County, he has served churches in Eastern Pennsylvania (mostly in urban settings) and in the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as having worked as a resident chaplain at Lancaster General Hospital. He is a graduate of Boston University and the Duke University Divinity School. He reads a lot, drinks more tea than is probably good for him, and is very glad to be serving in Phoenixville.
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David Bryant
Contact David: dbryant@eastern.edu
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. 203
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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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Laurie Pfahler
Contact Laurie: lpfahler@fumcphoenixville.org
Phone: 610-933-5936 ext. 202
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Laurie has both a personal and professional history with the United Methodist Church. She served the Greater NJ Annual Conference through the camping ministries - - one summer as camp counselor, three years as operations assistant/assistant director, and fourteen years as program coordinator. After moving to Pennsylvania, she served four years as camp director at a privately owned camp for specially abled children and adults of all ages. Laurie comes to us highly recommended, and is currently a member of the Royersford United Methodist Church. Currently, she is certified in CPR/AED, and has held other certifications as an emergency responder and low ropes facilitator. Laurie is currently taking courses through Drew Theological School for her Masters in Divinity. She loves camping, and many other outdoor recreational activities; and is active in the Crossroads Walk to Emmaus Community here in eastern Pennsylvania.
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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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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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