First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove
915 Sunset Drive (at the corner of 17 Mile Drive) Pacific Grove, CA 93950
the "Butterfly Church"
Loving God ... Growing Faith ... Serving Community
You will now find us at
www.butterflychurch.org
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OUR STAFF
Rev. Audrey Ward, Pastor
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Audrey Ward has served congregations in the CA/NV Conference for 33 years. From July, 2017 to February, 2018, she traveled in Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy, France and El Salvador (where she studied human rights) which was both refreshing and informative.
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Audrey is the author of a memoir, "Hidden Biscuits" (Resource Pulishing/Wpif&Stock); a column, "Regarding Children," and contributed an essay to ""HUMANITY," forthcoming from Paloma Press later this summer, as well as poetry for an anthology by EIleen Tabois, to be released in September.
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Pastor Ward is the mother for two daughters, a son and grandmother ("Gromster") for two grandsons and four granddaughters: they are th eonly evidence of her ever having doubled an investment.
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She is delighted to be the incoming pastor of this congregation.
Sharon Ericksen,
Office Administrator & Director of Music Ministry
Sharon comes to us with over 25 years experience directing both handbells and children's music. She is passionate about the power of music to touch the hearts of those worshiping. She also understands how music touches and stays with those who open themselves up as instruments, letting God speak through their msuic.
She also does a pretty good job keeping the office running smoothly.
Linda Reinertsen, Organist
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Linda started her church organist career in northwestern Pennsylvania at the young age of 13. She has served churches throughout the country for 44 years. Linda has also taught primary school for almost 30 years, and she currently teaches first grade in Salinas at Boronda Meadows School. She prays that her music touches each heart, as worshippers meditate, pray, and sing praises to the glory of God.
Linda Lyford, Staff Nurse
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Michelle Easdale
Director of Family Ministries
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