Pastor Tim Madsen & Pastor Wendy Buckley

In Their 11th 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.

2011 Church Council Installed

David Johnston re-elected Council President
On Sunday, February 6th our 2011 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 Al Weisser, Pastor Wendy, and Patricia Walker. In the middle row, left to right are Wayne Pachioli, Vice-President & Treasurer; Robert Pim, and Kim Retallack. In the back row from left to right are Ray Hopkins; Deborah Waldrop; and David Johnston, President. Missing from the photograph are Emily Dufrene, Secretary; Kimberly Brown, Financial Secretary; Dee Malinov, and Cathy Lambert.

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.