Leadership Team (2021)

Moderator: Brian Bert
Leadership Team Chair: Gary Drenning
Administration Team Chair: Lisa Myers
Christian Education Chair: Beth Neely 
Deacon Team Chair: Karen Biddle
Hospitality & Fellowship Team Chair: Shirley Leister
Mission & Evangelism Team Chair: Rita Murphy
Property Team Chair: Tom Neely
Worship & Music Team Chair: Earla Reffner
Church Clerk: Peggy Bottenfield
Financial Secretary: Jeff Imler
Treasurer: Rita Murphy

Pastor Linda Banaszak

Pastor Linda's Office Hours

Contact information:
     814-695-0072 (Church)
     linda.banaszak79@gmail.com

Monday:  Pastor's Sabbath (day off)
Wednesday & Thursday:  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (at the Church)
Other times by appointment
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Organist/Pianist:  
Earla Reffner

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Our organist  & pianist, Earla Reffner, never had to be told to practice after she started piano lessons at age five. Once her parents gave her the opportunity to take lessons, she instantly fell in love with playing music. 

This enthusiasm never left her as she continued her musical development through high school and college. She didn’t stop taking lessons until her third year of college, by which time she had garnered experience playing for her high school chorus and the “Meistersingers,” a more advanced high school singing group, and studying music education in college. After college, Earla taught piano lessons, worked as an accompanist, and played as a church organist.  

She first played in church at age thirteen. Soon thereafter, in eighth grade, she realized that music is what she wanted to pursue for the rest of her life. She’s enjoyed great success since that point. Her favorite memories as a musician have been competing in district and regional band on clarinet in high school and serving the Church of the Brethren as the organist for the 2006 Annual Conference in Des Moines, Iowa.  

Choir Director: 
Jeff Imler

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That subtle smile hints at the sense of humor that lurks in the mind of our choir director, Jeff Imler. 

Jeff has been a member of  our congregation since 1993 and choir director since the fall of 2008. He enjoys singing and playing the trumpet. Jeff is part of several local musical groups including Brethren Brass and the Hollidaysburg Community Band. 

All are encouraged and welcomed to join the choir at any point in the year. Practices are at 7:15 pm on Wednesday nights, September-May.

Administrative Assistant: 
Daisy Decker

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Usual Weekly Office Hours

Monday through Thursday:
     9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday:  Closed