Pastor Tim Madsen & Pastor Wendy Buckley

In Their 9th Year of Ministry at St. Paul's
Pastors Tim and Wendy are a husband and wife pastoral team who were called to St. Paul's in 2000. In June 2009 our Pastors celebrated their 25th year of ordination in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Prior to coming to Williamsville, NY the Pastors served First Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. In additional to providing pastoral care at St. Paul's, Pastor Tim is Chaplin for the Amherst Fire Council and serves as a member of our Synod's Conflict and Healing Team. In addition to her pastorial duties, Pastor Wendy is member of the Upstate New York State Synod Council of the ELCA.

2010 Church Council Installed

David Johnston to lead Council as President
Sunday, February 7th our 2010 Church Council was installed during morning worship. In the photograph to the right and above this article is pictured in the front row, left to right are Pastor Wendy; Emily Dufrene, Secretary; Kim Retallack; Arlene Bossert; Shawndra Langlotz; Al Weisser. In the back row from left to right are Wayne Pachioli, Treasurer; Pastor Tim; Tim Kuzon, Vice-President; Deborah Waldrop; David Johnston, President. Missing from the photograph are Patricia Walker, Annette Schlosser and Cathy Lambert. Also missing is Kimberly Brown, Financial Secretary.

St. Paul's and Our People

Pictured in the four photographs below from left to right are: Sharon Gorczyca, church secretary; Marilyn Pfisterer, Director of Music; the Pastors with their 25th year Ordination Celebration cake; and Arline Muhr with Pastor Tim celebrating her 90th birthday during worship. Sharon is the pleasant voice on the phone when you call our church office at 634-2330. Marilyn is responsible for the excellent organ music we enjoy and, directs our Chancel Choir & bells groups.