Sarah has served our church over the years in a variety of capacities. She has been responsible as the Large Event Coordinator, played an important role in the Backpack Event and The Community Table of Thanks. Sarah has been active in the Rise Against Hunger initiative, as photographer for Vacation Bible School and in the summer picnics we had before COVID.

Sarah’s family includes her husband, Chris, and they have 2 children, Samantha and Callen. The family includes their Yellow Labrador, Gus.

Sarah’s first job when she was in Jr High was as a camp counselor at the YMCA. Later, she worked as a server at Calvin House. She now works full-time as a Social Studies teacher at Hollidaysburg Senior High School. With two children and other responsibilities, free time is something of a rarity but she enjoys watching her children in their various sports activities. She does her best work in the morning and could eat scones and iced Samoa coffee all day. Her favorite vacation spot is anywhere there is sunshine and family.

She is happiest when she sees connection happening in the space she is part of. Sarah takes great joy on in watching her students, who might never speak to each other outside of school, form friendships and develop common ground. So it is with church when she sees diverse groups come together: young and old, long time members and new visitors. It reminds her of the deep value and meaning of community.

Sarah feels her greatest accomplishment is seeing her children develop an attitude of caring and sharing, service to community. She watches them grow in serving others and advocating for what’s right and hopes they will continue this mindset into adulthood.

Within our church community, she is very proud of our community outreach such as the Community Table of Sharing which she finds inspiring. The power of commitment, teamwork and faith is great.

Please join me in recognizing Sarah this month for all she does for us and the church community.