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Minister
Our pastor is the Reverend Laurie DeMott. Laurie graduated
from SUNY Geneseo with a degree in Biology and from Colgate
Rochester Divinity School/Bexley Hall/Crozer Theological Seminary
with a Masters of Divinity. She began her ministry with
the Union University Church in 1983 bringing an unusual blend
of biblical exegesis, science, and fondness for dog stories
to the pulpit. In 1999, Alfred University awarded her
with an honorary doctorate for her ministry in the community
and her work as the University's part-time Interfaith Advisor.
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Administrative SecretaryBetsy
Kent is our Church Secretary and as such, is the prime mover in all
church operations. She is in the office on Wednesdays and
Thursdays from 9 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. during which time she courteously
greets all visitors, organizes the congregation, solves problems,
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Music Staff
Our pianist is Peter O'Conner. Peter has a Bachelor's
degree in Music Theory and Composition and he specializes
in jazz piano. Frequently our congregation is treated to a
gospel swing piece to conclude worship with Peter on piano
and Vern Burdick, a member of the congregation, on guitar.
In addition to his work at the church, Peter also accompanies
dance classes at Alfred University and teaches private piano
Our organist is Laurel Buckwalter. Laurel has a Bachelor
of Music in piano, a Master of Science in Education and Carillonneur
certification with the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America.
She and Peter frequently play organ-piano duets for worship,
and Laurel also brings to the church a gifted family who provide
additional instrumental and vocal music frequently. Laurel
works full-time as technical specialist in music at Alfred
University where she teaches piano lessons, piano class, accompanies
for ensembles and plays the 47 bell Davis Memorial Carillon.
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Maintenance
Dennis Smith is responsible for cleaning the Church Center, which means
not only cleaning the building following the typical Sunday use but
also maintaining it during the week for the many groups which use the
Church Center. Dennis has been on staff since the Fall of 2010.
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