The Rev. Katharine C. Dunn, who ably served Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
as Parish Associate for Visitation from
2004-2006, has taken over the
ministerial
responsibilities in Pastoral Care as Temporary Supply Pastor for Pastoral
Care. Born in Geneva, NY, Kate
attended Princeton University and graduated
in 1988 with a major in religion and
minor in literature. She graduated from New York's Union Theological
Seminary in 1992. Kate was ordained into a Validated Ministry working
with formerly homeless, mentally ill seniors, with West Side Federation
for Senior Housing. Following ten years of service, she resigned in order
to pursue an MFA degree in fiction writing at Columbia University, which
she received in 2005. While completing her masters, she began her Parish
Associate work at FAPC. Kate lives in New York City with her husband,
Jim Ellis, a psychotherapist. They have two children, a son who is 10,
and a daughter, 8. Kate says, "I very much enjoyed my two years
as Parish Associate. I love this church and am delighted to be joining
the
staff in this new capacity."
The
Rev. Paul Thomas Rock was called by the congregation on
August 8, 2004, to become Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church's Associate
Pastor
for Young Adult and Youth Ministries. Paul comes to Fifth Avenue from
First Presbyterian Church of Newhall, California, where for six
years
he served as Associate Pastor, working with youth and young adults, also
leading the contemporary worship service and serving as acting
head of
staff. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in
education and history and then went overseas with Education Services
International,
a Christian educational organization with which he taught English and
history at a bilingual high school in Budapest, Hungary. There
he met
another American, Stacey Perkins, who became his wife. Together they
became in country directors of the Central European program overseeing
the work
of 60 young adult teachers. On their return from Budapest in 1994, Paul
began his studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. "My
seminary years brought me to a place of greater peace, greater
love for God, and
a confirmation of my call to ministry," he says. Upon completion
of Paul's Master of Divinity, Stacey began work on her law degree. Paul
and Stacey have been married for 12 years and are the parents of Emily
(10), Nathan (6) and Claire (3). Paul says, "All five us look
forward to being a part of what God is doing in and through this vibrant
Fifth Avenue congregation."
The
Rev. Randolph L.C. Weber became Associate Minister at Fifth Avenue
Presbyterian Church in 1991. He carries particular responsibility for
cultivation of new members. He teaches the What We Believe Class to
those interested in exploring membership in Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
Church. He has also taught "Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts" several
times each year since his arrival. He developed the program in churches
he served previously in Pennsylvania. Randy received his M.Div.
at Princeton Theological Seminary and his B.A. at the University of Virginia.
Randy Weber says, " Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church is an oasis
of Christian Community in the heart of New York City. It is a place where
people from all walks and stages of life find fellowship and friendship
as part of a faith family that touches countless lives in the name of
Jesus Christ. It is a place of great spiritual depth and breadth, made
up of Christians from across the country and around the world. It is
a
place where people make creative use of their gifts for ministry, linking
arms together in service to the world. It is a place we call 'home'!"
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