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The Rev. John Zingaro, Pastor The Rev. John Zingaro has lived on three continents, written four books, bicycled across the United States, and studied nine languages. He umpires baseball, referees soccer, and owns three dogs. A 1993 graduate of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, he served congregations in Wisconsin and New Jersey before arriving in Peoria in 2009. He is an enthusiast for history and science, which often appear in his sermons. A native of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh), he became a professional journalist at the age of fifteen. |
Karen Miller - Director of Christian Education Karen Miller is a Bradley University graduate and a fantastic cook. She lives in Washington with her husband and two children. |
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David Byrkit, Director of Music David Byrkit is a music lover, a computer expert, and a train enthusiast. He was formerly organist choirmaster at Old First Reformed Church in Brooklyn. He has three grown children and one new grandson. |
The Rev. Brooks McDaniel, Pastoral Associate Brooks McDaniel leads Sunday School studies for adults, writes poetry, and serves Communion for some of our Celtic Worship services. |
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Sara Booth, Administrative Assistant A former journalist and technical writer, Sara Booth is a native North Carolinian. She lives in Peoria with one husband, one daughter, and two cats, and she's working on a fantasy novel. |
Denise Wirth, Financial Secretary A West Peoria native, Denise has three grown children. She's a pet lover and a brand-new grandmother!
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Dick Hayes, Custodian Dick Hayes is a former Marine, a Caterpillar retiree, and a Corvette enthusiast. He's been married since 1968 and has five grandchildren. He's looking forward to traveling Route 66 with his wife, Kathee. |
Joshua Hearn, Organist Joshua Hearn earned an undergraduate degree in Organ Performance from University of Illinois and formerly worked as organist at First Baptist Church in Peoria. He's a past dean of the Peoria chapter of the American Guild of Organists, an avid traveler, and a gourmet cook. |
