Pastor
PASTORAL LEADERSHIP:
Rev. Renee Ford, Pastor
Pastor Renee is originally from Plattsburgh, NY. She is married to Robert Ford and has a son, Wesley.
Education:
B.A. – SUNY Plattsburgh, 1994
M.Div. – Methodist Theological School in Ohio, 1999
Ministry Experience:
2003- Present: Houserville-Woodycrest Charge, State College District, Pastor
2002-2003: Sweden Valley Faith Yoked Parish, Wellsboro District, Pastor
2000-2002: River Valley Charge, Wellsboro District, Pastor
1999-2000: Central UMC, Honesdale, PA, Wyoming Conference, Associate Pastor
1998-1999: Calderdale Hospital, England, Chaplain
1998-1999: Upper Calderdale Circuit, British Methodist Church, W. Yorkshire, England, Minister
1995-1997: Indian Run United Methodist Church, W. Ohio Conference, Youth Minister
1993-1995: Campus Ministry Intern, SUNY Plattsburgh
Ordination:
Elder: June 2004, Central PA Conference
Deacon: June 2001, Central PA Conference
Parsonage telephone: (814) 237-4312
Pastor’s email: reneejford@gmail.com
Carol Pharo, Minister of Music
Carol is a State College native and a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. She just returned to the area from the Netherlands. Carol brings to us a wide variety of skills and energy and a passion for creativity, drama, dance, and music. She received her Bachelor’s degree in music from our own Penn State and her Master’s in music from the New England Conservatory. She also studied and received diploma’s from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and the Royal Conservatory in the Hague. Carol enjoys being a musical support to the spiritual growth of church groups and individuals and we are excited about how her gifts will build up the body of Christ here in Houserville.
