A church is not a building.
A church is people.
The people of PUMC are a diverse group that glorify their faith in relationship with Jesus, each other, their community.
“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up”
Ephesians 4:11-12
- Lead Pastor: Kregg Gabor
“Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church of Poughkeepsie (PUMC) is a place to call home. Poughkeepsie is a wonderful place to be. I cannot think of a more welcoming family in Christ than the one we found here at “PUMC.” I am excited about the church and wider community, whose warmth and charm are simply irresistible. I think that one of the primary missions of “PUMC” is to help everyone experience that sense of homecoming that is being the body of Christ. Whether you are experienced in the Christian walk, remember it as a distant childhood experience, question the need for Jesus in your life, or are downright skeptical about the existence of God, you are welcome to this home as we wrestle with what it means to be faithful in an ever-changing and challenging world.”
“Even before we stepped through the church doors at PUMC, we felt the love and grace of this wonderful community surrounding us. We are a group of sincere Christians who are trying our best not just to vocalize our faith but meeting the challenge of actually living it out. I look forward to how God will use me in the already vibrant ministry of PUMC as we engage the community with the richness of our faith, the work of our hands, and the fulness of God’s Holy Spirit inspiring and empowering us to be the transformative body of Christ.”
- Lay Leaders: John Marrine, Pam Terwilliger
- Trustees: Nancy Kappler-Foster
- Church Council Chairperson: Jenn Harmer
- Finance Committee Chairperson: Will Cass
- Finance Secretary: Kaye Schrock
- Treasurer: Kathy Betz
- Bookkeeper/ Financial Committee Liaison: Patty Little/Joseph Norman
- Staff Parish Relations Chairperson: TBD
- Certified Lay Servants: Steve Allen, Kaye Schrock, Dale Borchert, Jenn Harmer, Gwen Higgins
- Children’s Ministries: Angela Soto-White
- Community Nursery School: Barb Adams
- Disaster Relief Mission Trips: Barb Adams
- Dutchess Interfaith Council: TBD
- Education & Discipleship: Greg Higgins
- Evangelism & Church Growth: Lloyd Wright
- Friendship Circle/United Women of Faith: Betty Harrel
- Garden Committee: Carla Vinson
- Green Team: Pat Carroll
- Harriet Tubman Apartment Complex: Douglas Ashbrook
- Healing Prayer Ministry: Vickey Carroll
- Hospitality: Marcy Conners
- Interfaith Towers (DCCHC): Anne Bierce
- The Journey Newsletter: Karyn Millham
- Lay Members to Annual Conference: Veronica Gordan, TBD
- Memorial Committee: Carla Vinson
- MISSIONS: Nancy Marrine, Pam Terwilliger
- Angel Tree: Pam Terwilliger
- Harriet Tubman Academic Skills Center: Barb Adams
- Homeless Shelter Meals: Heidi Mills
- Thanksgiving Baskets: Nancy Marrine
- Mid-Hudson Love, INC.: Nancy Marrine
- Handbell Choir: Pat McCullough
- Organist: Stephen Siktberg
- PUMC Choir: Polly James
- Photographer: John Hicks
- Prayer Shawls: Gerianne Hoernes
- Stewardship: TBD
- Computer Services: Gerry Hoernes, John Hicks
- Website: Justin Shumway, Barb Adams
- Worship Service A/V: John Hicks, Barb Adams
- Visitation & Eucharistic Ministries: Margaret Slomin
- Worship Ministry: Kaye Schrock, Jessica Pardee
- Youth Ministries: TBD
If you feel called to serve in any of these missions, contact the office so you can get in touch with the appropriate person.