About our Staff

Margarete Gillette, Minister to Senior Adults.

Margarete has been on staff since 1995. She has a passion for looking after our very active senior adult community through one-on-one relationships, lunches, trips, reading groups, outreach and service events. Margarete has a B.A. in History, Furman University, M.E.E. with major in Church Social Work, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Margarete is also employed by the City of Charlottesville, working on the children’s staff at Northside Library. She and her husband, Tom, are the parents of three adult children. Contact Margarete.

Jenny Howell, Minister to Children and Youth.

Jenny joined the staff in 2006. Jenny leads our children’s sunday school, kingdom kids, and all of the other events and activites for children, youth, and their families. Jenny has a BA in English from Texas A&M University and an Masters of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. Jenny and Eric have two children. Contact Jenny.

Sheri Owen, Worship Director.

Sheri joined the staff as interim worship director in 2006 and was asked to be permanent in 2007. Sheri directs the Chancel Choir and helps plan our weekly worship experiences. She brings an obvious and contagious joy and creativity to her ministry. Sheri and her husband Pat parent three children. Contact Sheri.

Lorie Spencer, Administrative Assistant.

Lorie has been with the church since 1988. Hers is the friendly voice you’ll hear if you call the church. She takes care of scheduling and keeps the staff running. Lorie is the parent of two adult daughters. If you need anything, please give her a call. Contact Lorie.

Bob Wheeler, Senior Singers Musical Director.

Bob has been the director of the Senior Singers for over 20 years. Now Bob leads the musical for the Senior Singers. Bob brings musical expertise and a love for the church and the Senior Singers. Contact Bob.

Al Crabb, Custodian.

Al joined the staff in 2006 and helps set up and arrange tables and chairs for church events. Al also does small jobs around the church. He’s a valuable asset for his consistent and faithful work around the church building. Contact Al.