Our staff
Rev. Ann Thomas
Senior Pastor
Contact: journeyumcpastor@gmail.com
Pastor Ann loves sharing the God's love with others and having others share with her. She describes herself as deeply spiritual AND religious. "We often hear people say, 'I'm spiritual, not religious.' I understand that they are expressing a frustration with the human failings of organized religion. But for me, being religious is about connecting with other people. Spiritual is about my relationship with God, the one on one. Religion is taking that spirituality and connecting with others. Learning from them. Supporting them, and being supported by them. I believe our spiritual lives are stronger when we are in community."
Beginning July 1, Pastor Ann will be appointed to Scottsdale United Methodist Church in Scottsdale, Arizona: It has been my privilege and honor to serve as pastor for Journey. We have grown together and embarked on a fabulous journey building a new congregation from Griffith and Heritage UMCs. One of our founding scriptures is 1 Cor 16:6: "Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go."
I have been lucky to stay awhile. And even though I now prepare for something new, you have given me so much for the journey. Bless you all, Pastor Ann
Senior Pastor
Contact: journeyumcpastor@gmail.com
Pastor Ann loves sharing the God's love with others and having others share with her. She describes herself as deeply spiritual AND religious. "We often hear people say, 'I'm spiritual, not religious.' I understand that they are expressing a frustration with the human failings of organized religion. But for me, being religious is about connecting with other people. Spiritual is about my relationship with God, the one on one. Religion is taking that spirituality and connecting with others. Learning from them. Supporting them, and being supported by them. I believe our spiritual lives are stronger when we are in community."
Beginning July 1, Pastor Ann will be appointed to Scottsdale United Methodist Church in Scottsdale, Arizona: It has been my privilege and honor to serve as pastor for Journey. We have grown together and embarked on a fabulous journey building a new congregation from Griffith and Heritage UMCs. One of our founding scriptures is 1 Cor 16:6: "Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go."
I have been lucky to stay awhile. And even though I now prepare for something new, you have given me so much for the journey. Bless you all, Pastor Ann
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SEFO MISIONARE
Samoan Congregation Leader Sefo (aka "Jeff") leads our Samoan language services. Sefo is pursuing ministry and hopes to be a pastor in the near future. With the support of his wife Paula, Sefo brings vital ministry to our Samoan congregation. |
Megan Schnizlein
Music Director
Contact: schnizleinmegan@gmail.com
Megan shares her talents with us each Sunday leading our praise band, Footnotes and the Journey choir. She also leads our handbell choir, children's choir, and other musical programs.
Megan is currently completing her music degree at UNLV and planning on seeking certification in music ministry.
Music Director
Contact: schnizleinmegan@gmail.com
Megan shares her talents with us each Sunday leading our praise band, Footnotes and the Journey choir. She also leads our handbell choir, children's choir, and other musical programs.
Megan is currently completing her music degree at UNLV and planning on seeking certification in music ministry.
Deborah Hodler
Children and Youth Ministry Director
Contact: mom4three@cox.net
Debbie is building our children's ministry and coordinating our youth ministry, in conjunction with our volunteers who direct the youth programming. The newest member of our staff, Debbie is a recently retired elementary school teacher with years of experience and love to offer children. She is looking forward to building a meaningful ministry that will enrich children's lives and assist their families.
Children and Youth Ministry Director
Contact: mom4three@cox.net
Debbie is building our children's ministry and coordinating our youth ministry, in conjunction with our volunteers who direct the youth programming. The newest member of our staff, Debbie is a recently retired elementary school teacher with years of experience and love to offer children. She is looking forward to building a meaningful ministry that will enrich children's lives and assist their families.
Helen Weaver
Administrative Assistant
Contact: journeyumcoffice@gmail.com
Helen handles our office. She always has a smile and is ready to help. Stop in and say "hi" at our new office, 4880 E. Bonanza, Suite 5. She keeps our office running smoothly and helps keep Pastor Ann organized. A newlywed, Helen is a member of sister church, Advent United Methodist Church, where she is active in ministry.
Administrative Assistant
Contact: journeyumcoffice@gmail.com
Helen handles our office. She always has a smile and is ready to help. Stop in and say "hi" at our new office, 4880 E. Bonanza, Suite 5. She keeps our office running smoothly and helps keep Pastor Ann organized. A newlywed, Helen is a member of sister church, Advent United Methodist Church, where she is active in ministry.
