Stacie graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She taught at the middle school level for four years before starting a family. Stacie and her husband joined The United Church of Christ, Congregational in 1998. She sang in the chancel choir, volunteered with Vacation Bible School and served on… Read More »
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The Rev. Luke Lindon
Rev. Luke Lindon serves as the senior pastor of United Church of Christ Congregational in Medina, Ohio. Prior to coming to Medina in April 2017, he was the associate pastor at Sylvania UCC in northwest Ohio. Luke is currently working toward his Doctor of Ministry through the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with an emphasis… Read More »
Read MoreSharon Perry
Sharon is a mother of 5 children and foster mom of many who have lost their way. She is originally from Brunswick, and moved to the awesome town of Medina in 2000. She loves the outdoors and all nature has to offer. She was recently married to “the most awesome man”!
Read MoreJennifer Vilimonovic
We are blessed, at Hobby Horse Preschool, to have a professional staff that is dedicated to nurturing and educating the whole child. Our Director, Jennifer Vilimonovic, has a degree in Early Childhood Education and comes to us with a diverse background in the Early Childhood field. She previously taught at Hobby Horse Preschool for 6… Read More »
Read MoreCindy Korecky
Cindy has been the Administrative Secretary here at the United Church of Christ, Congregational since September of 2005. She grew up in Broadview Heights, Ohio and graduated from Brecksville Senior High. She attended cosmetology school while in high school and went into the beauty industry after graduation. Cindy was a Managing Cosmetologist for 20 years,… Read More »
Read MoreJeff Miller
Jeffrey T. Miller (Jeff) has officially joined the UCC Office Team as our new Director of Finance. Jeff & his family Melissa (wife), Olivia, Addisyn and Kaelyn (daughters) began attending UCC Medina in Spring 2020, in search of a new church. Their 3 daughters all attended Hobby Horse Preschool. Jeff and his family are residents… Read More »
Read MoreJim Kiser
Jim has been the Director of Music at the United Church of Christ, Congregational since 2007. He earned his Bachelor’s in Music Education from Indiana University in 1980 and worked as a voice teacher from 2000 to 2006. When not directing our Chancel Choir and the Alleluia Ringers, Jim spends time with his children Nick and… Read More »
Read MoreCathy Fafrak
Cathy Fafrak is a cum laude graduate of Capital University’s Conservatory of Music, where she studied organ with well-known teacher, composer and arranger, Janet Linker, as well as piano, voice, chamber music and accompanying. After graduation, she became a sought-after pianist, organist and collaborative artist, working with faculty and guest artists alike, and regularly accompanied… Read More »
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