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OUR STAFF

Lead Pastor

Shelley Berger

Administrative Assistant

& Financial Secretary

Shelley joined the staff at St. Paul’s UMC in April 2022. She lives in Marengo with her husband, Craig, on their farm with many chickens, cats and dogs that they fondly call "The Zoo". Shelley and Craig married in 1994 and raised 4 children (Bailey, Gage, Tanner & Eli) at "The Zoo". She enjoys traveling, fostering orphaned kittens and helping in the surgical department at Safe Haven animal rescue.

To contact Shelley, please call the church office or email office@stpaulsumcwilliamsburg.com

KRISTIN NUNNELLEY

Wednesday Programming Coordinator

Kristin started as our preschool coordinator in February 2013. She’s been serving in various areas, many with children and youth programming, ever since. As a mom to 5 amazing children (2 boys: Haven and Hudson & 3 girls: Lynnea, Marielle & Alora), Kristin's love for children and youth runs deep.

When she's not busy coordinating programming, Kristin can be found cheering her kids on at various school, music and sporting events, spending time with her kids and pets, and singing in the SPUMC Praise Band.

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To contact Kristin, please email: spumcchildrens.ministry@gmail.com.

SARAH LENTZ

Sunday Programming Coordinator

Long time St. Paul’s member and early childhood educator, Sarah strives to make Sunday mornings educational and fun. Sarah loves to meet families where they are. She looks forward to working
with all of the children & families this year.

SUE HEITMANN

Organist

Sue started as our Administrative Assistant, but has been our church organist and choir accompanist now since 1984. She retired from US Bank where she was employed for 28 years. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Russ and their 2 children and 4 grandchildren. She also enjoys playing the piano and organ, and reading.

NOAH CORNELIUS

Choir Director and Praise Band Director

Noah Cornelius has been teaching music in Iowa for 20 years. He is currently in his 2nd year as PK-12 vocal music director at English Valleys. Prior to this, he taught 5 years at Marquette Catholic Schools, 4 years at Central DeWitt, 7 years at BCLUW, and 2 years at Sidney Community Schools. Noah has had multiple students selected for the Iowa All-State Chorus, and his students have enjoyed much success at state festivals. Noah has also directed or sang in church choirs in Maquoketa, Marshalltown, and Shenandoah, Iowa. Noah graduated from Simpson College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, and also has a Master’s Degree in Music Education from University of Northern Iowa. He lives in rural Williamsburg with his wife, Danielle, his daughter, Avery, and son. Benson.

Melissa Savage

Custodian

Melissa has lived in Williamsburg for 25 years, and raised 2 daughters, numerous cats, and 2 dogs  during those years. Her daughters are in Iowa City, IA, and Jacksonville, FL. (She has her first granddaughter on the way in January 2023!) she's worked in QA/production, and wanted a big change of pace so St. Paul's was the perfect fit!. She enjoys animals, live music, reading, natural gardening, and photography.

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