Church Staff
Our Church Vision Statement

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.
   

Administrative Secretary

Carol Dickey 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 church pastor, solves problems, soothes troubled waters, and generally keeps the gospel going.

 

   

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.

 

 

   

Executive Office of Physical Maintenance

Mary Ormsby has been a life-long member of the Union University Church and, with assistance from her son Tim, keeps the Church Center orderly and clean so that the many groups which meet here may better enjoy the use of our facililities.