The Rev. Kimberly van Driel has been pastor of First English since April 2015. She has been caught–hook, line, and sinker–by the free, unmerited, and unexpected grace of God in Jesus Christ. Her greatest joy in ministry is when other people discover that they, too, are loved by God and have gifts and talents to…

In her position as Education Coordinator, Sharon Miller oversees the Sunday School, the annual Christmas pageant, and Vacation Bible School in the summer. She enjoys connecting young people with God and the church and impressing upon them their importance in God’s family. She is retired from teaching in the Karns City school district. She is…

Harry Cunningham has served as senior choir director at First English since September 1985. He is a 1970 undergraduate alumnus of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and received a Master of Music Education degree from Duquesne University. He taught for forty years in the Moniteau school district and is in his 30th year of directing…

Signe has served as organist at First English for many years. Study of the organ began when she was a student at Butler Area Senior High and continued during four years at Thiel College, where she majored in music. In later years, she eared a Master of Music at Duquesne University with focus on sacred…

Caitlyn joined the staff as the Office and Communications Manager in September 2019. She is a graduate of Allegheny College and received a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from Point Park University. Prior to serving at First English Lutheran Church, she worked as a Marketing Coordinator in Pittsburgh for nine years. She and…