Pastor
Joseph Mantovani
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Pastor Joe grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He recently graduated from The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. He is interested in working with those in need, encouraging people to use their gifts and resources in proclaiming the Good News of what God has done, helping children and adults learn about the comfort and joy of faith and connecting the church with the community around it. This is his first congregation.
The start of his ministry here has been a time of excitement, new ideas, new friendships and new connections. It has also been a time of learning about the long and wonderful history of St. Jacobus, the dedication of its members and vision for the years ahead.
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Ben Rauch
Church Musician
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Benjamin Rauch has served as Church Musician at St. Jacobus since September 2005. A member of the American Guild of Organists, Ben has played and sung professionally in a variety of churches and synagogues for ten years. He is also an accomplished actor and singer, with credits in T.V., stage and film, most notably: the leading role in “Emeraldman” with the New York Music Theatre Festival, and the part of Sam Weinberg in “A Few Good Men,” in a production that also featured Lou Diamond Phillips and Jensen Ackels. Upcoming projects include the lead voice of Claude in PBS's new animation series (due out fall of 08') "Nate The Great" and a part in the new Russell Crowe film "Tenderness." Ben is a member of the SAG, AFTRA & AEA. Find out more about him at his website: www.benrauchsite.com
Ben brings tremendous energy, enthusiasm and joy to his musical leadership at St. Jacobus. He is comfortable playing a broad range of styles, including classical, jazz, gospel and more. The choir is growing in numbers, ability and repertoire under his direction, and the congregation is enjoying exploring new musical styles! |
Gloria Wilson
Church Secretary |
Gloria Wilson is our Church Secretary, and also works as an Assistant in the our Rainbow Christian Preschool, helping with the After-school program. A long-time member of St. Jacobus, Gloria provides administrative support in the church office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., extending to callers and visitors the warmth and concern for which St. Jacobus is known in the neighborhood.
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Our Church Council
Manny Jimenez
President
Lawrence Ritchie
Vice President
Gloria Wilson
Secretary
Ingrid Sohlberg
Treasurer
Members at Large:
Rebekah Oakes
Laura Fisher
Ted Fisher
Elke Maerz
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The Church Council (Board) of St. Jacobus Evangelical Lutheran Church has general oversight responsibility for the mission and ministry of our church, acting as the chief legislative body of the congregation in between our semi-annual Congregational Meetings in December and June. The Council meets monthly, and individual council members also take responsibility for various committees and ministry teams that make up our parish life. The Pastor is a member of the Council, with voice and vote.
The present Council was elected in June 2007, and began working together in September. They have set four major goals for the coming year of ministry:
1) Putting in place a solid financial plan for the future.
2) Raising average worship attendance to 65.
3) Involving everyone in ministry as active disciples.
4) Creating more ministries and activities that reach out to the community as a resource. |
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