St. Paul United Church of Christ

200 N. Main Street
Waterloo, Ilinois  62298
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Phone: (618) 939-7123                                  FAX: (618) 939-7144
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Monday - Friday
email: Church Office
 Address:  200 North Main, Waterloo, Il 62298


Pastor Dick 		email: Intentional Interim Sr. Pastor

Pastor Dick is a Cape Codder by birth and upbringing. Ordained by the United Church of Christ in 1968, he served churches in New York and Massachusetts for 18 years. From 1986 to 2001 he was the Associate Conference Minister of the Massachusetts Conference, providing oversight and support to 106 United Church of Christ congregations in Central Massachusetts. From 2001 - 2010 he led the Parish Life and Leadership Ministry Team at the United Church of Christ National Offices in Cleveland. Since July of 2010, he has served as Interim Senior Pastor here at St. Paul. Pastor Dick and his wife, Mary Jane, have their home in Cleveland, Ohio.

Pastor Mary Beth 		email: Pastor, Care and Integration

Pastor Mary Beth, born and raised in northwest Ohio, was ordained on October 24, 2004 by the Western Reserve Association of the Ohio Conference, United Church of Christ. She is a graduate of Ohio State University and received her Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster, PA. She is pursuing her Doctor of Ministry degree at Eden Theological Seminary, Webster Grove, MO. She joined the pastoral staff of St. Paul in 2004. She serves on committees for the Illinois South Conference and has participated in two trips to Ecuador as part of their mission outreach. She and her husband, Mark, are the parents of two sons, Adam and Luke.

Jane Kramer 		email: Director of Children & Youth

Jane joined this congregation in 1993 after returning from 10 years overseas and settling in Waterloo. After coming to Waterloo, Jane thoroughly enjoyed being an active volunteer in children's programs including Director of Wacky Wednesday, Director of Christmas programs, Vacation Bible School teacher, chaperone for week-long LOGOS trips with the high school youth and Confirmation mentor. In 2007, Jane was called to this position where her love for children shines through. She lives in Waterloo with her husband, Todd, and has a daughter and a stepson.

Jim Harris 		email: Music Director

Jim is a Graduate of the American Conservatory of Music and Michigan State University; Retired Music Professor, DePaul University; Choral and instrumental director, including Handbell and Harp Ensemble director; composer, arranger, performer, teacher of vocal and instrumental music, including piano, organ, and harp; Past President of the Illinois Music Therapy Association. Other interests: Membership in Missouri Botanical Garden and St. Louis Art Museum.

Linda Mueller 		email: Administration Coordinator

Rose Whelan 		email: Office Coordinator
Kathy Kurtz &
Vickie Kehrer 		email: Child's World Directors

Steve Crook,
Dean Hirsh &
Jerry Pflueger 		email: Custodians
02.01.2012 – St. Paul United Church of Christ – 200 North Main – Waterloo, Illinois  62298 – (618) 939-7123  Fax (618) 939-7144 – www.stpaulonline.org