The Rev. Dr. Diane Prosser -- Pastor
began her pastorate at Faith Church on October 20, 2003, having served The Congregational Church of Patchogue, New York from 1998 to 2003. Before that she served the First Plymouth Congregation Church UCC in Englewood, Colorado. She has also served as an assistant professor of religion at Oberlin College and other colleges in the Denver area and was Campus Minister for United Ministries in Higher Education, Denver, Colorado. Her education includes a B.A. in Mathematics Barrington College (RI) 1969, M.A. in New Testament Trinity Divinity School (Ill.) 1974, Master of Divinity Harvard Divinity School 1977, Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion and Theology University of Denver 1993, and further graduate work at Harvard University and University of Colorado. She is married to Thomas R. Juhnke and has a daughter Katya, a son Julian, and a grandson Henri. She can be contacted via e-mail at revprosser@comcast.net.
Karen Gilmore -- Church Secretary
Jacki Hunt -- Choir Director
Jacki and her husband, Bob, are longtime residents of State College and work fulltime in the real estate business. However, aside from those interests and skills, Jacki is also a wonderful musician, with talents in the directing of choirs and of singing. She has served Faith Church as our part-time Choir Director for over 25 years. In the meantime, she enjoys occasional cabaret singing as well as being the vocalist for a local band. She is a delightful person, a devoted member of our congregation, and a well-respected choir director. We appreciate her service to the church.
-- Church Organist
Julia Kiefer -- Organist Emerita
Julia Kiefer, married to Pete Kiefer who recently retired from Penn State, is actually educated as a scientist. That is evident from her continued interest in scientific discoveries and ways of looking at the world. But we at Faith Church know her best for her wonderful musical talents and devotion to serving God here as our organist for 25 years. Julia is retired now and enjoying more time with family and hobbies. When she retired in June, 2008, the congregation conferred on her the title of "Organist Emerita," recognizing her many years of service here. We continue to enjoy Julia's presence in worship and occasional times when she serves as substitute organist.
Barbara Chellman -- Church Treasurer and Financial Secretary
Cindy Neidigh -- Church School Coordinator
Cindy Neidigh and her family live in Boalsburg where the children enjoy a very active life of girl scouts, singing, football, and other community activities. Cindy and Kirk are members of Faith Church. And after serving as a volunteer teacher in our Church School program for a few years, Cindy accepted the position as Church School Coordinator, a ten hour per week position, with responsibilities for our Church School program and program development for children and youth. Cindy enjoys her work with the teachers and children, and we definitely appreciate her work on our behalf.