Meet Immanuel's Staff
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I began as the Administrative Assistant to Immanuel in July of 2009. During that time, I also served part time as Associate Pastor in addition to my administrative role from January 2018 to December 2020. I am a Certified Lay Minister in the Methodist Church as well as a Certified Spiritual Director. I serve as a Spiritual Director with the UNYUMC Spiritual Directors and am a staff Spiritual Director at the Spiritual Renewal Center in Syracuse. I love interacting with others and sharing our faith journeys in all these roles.
I have many favorite Scripture passages but one of my most favorite is Isaiah 41:10. “Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” It brings me great comfort to remember that God is with me in all aspects of my life. I appreciate this congregation for so many reasons, but one of my favorite things about them is their generosity. Time and again I have been in awe as they step up to help others, help the church, help the community and most of all support our young people. I enjoy camping, especially at our camp in the foothills of the Adirondacks. I feel especially close to God when I am in nature. My family is very important to me, I love spending time with my husband and 2 adult daughters and their significant others. I also love to read. |
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Colin received both a Bachelors and Masters in Music Education at the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University. He is the director of Choral Music at C. W. Baker in Baldwinsville where he also serves as the Executive Producer of the district’s theater arts program. In his position he teaches the schools Concert Choir and Chamber Choir, Music Theory, Voice Lessons, Performing Arts and Technical Theater. Colin is the Artistic Director of the Baldwinsville Theatre Guild and has directed and music directed numerous shows with theater organizations throughout the Central New York community including The Redhouse Arts Center in downtown Syracuse where he serves as the Resident Music Director.He has been honored with Syracuse Area Live Theater (SALT) Awards for both directing and music directing.
For 15 summers, Colin was the Music Supervisor and Box Office Manager at The Weathervane Theater, a regional theater in Northern New Hampshire. He is a two-time recipient of the New Hampshire Theater Award for Best Professional Music Director. Colin is also a freelance pianist, vocalist and guest conductor. Favorite scripture: John 6:37 "All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out." I love this scripture because it clearly states that God asks us to present ourselves truly and authentically as we are to receive God's perfect love! |
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I was born and raised in the Syracuse area. As a youth I was part of an active youth group at my Church that was an important part of my younger years. I am looking forward to helping to provide a similar experience to the youth at Immanuel.
I have a daughter and a son that I like to spend time in the outdoors with, camping and hiking, and I also enjoy kayaking, gardening and reading in my spare time. Scripture: In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths. - Proverbs 3:6 This is a wonderful reminder to include God in everything we do and he will guide us in the right direction. |
