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The ELCA is a community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in the world. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made know to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God's grace in our lives. The organization is made We are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). up of nearly 10,500 congregations across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands with nearly five million members.
Church Staff
Interim Pastor: Rev. Wendolyn Trozzo
Music Director: Scott J. Breiner
Office Assistant: Corinne Rhodes
Social Media Consultant: Alison Toth
2023 Officers and Church Council
President: Joe Martin* (2027)
Vice President: Mary Goodman* (2025)
Vice President: Mary Goodman* (2025)
Secretary: Dale Kradacus* (2025)
Treasurer: Heidi Toth
Financial Secretaries: Ruth Bowden, Sandy Piskun
*Also council members
Council Representatives
Gay Rowland (2026)
Gay Rowland (2026)
Chris Dennis (2026)
James Dolan (2027)
James Dolan (2027)
Robin Johnson (2025)
Jayne Lare (2027)
Jayne Lare (2027)
Jorge Perez (2026)
Linda Rhil (2027) (Year denotes end of Council Term)
Ministries, Teams, and Organizations
Team Leader(s) and Council Liaison (L) (where appropriate)
Call (609) 927-3082 for additional information
Team Leader(s) and Council Liaison (L) (where appropriate)
Call (609) 927-3082 for additional information
Choir- Scott Breiner
Financial Support Team - Charles Bowden
Financial Support Team - Charles Bowden
Worship & Music Team - Scott Breiner
Wedding Coordinator - Roberta Blumenthal
Wedding Coordinator - Roberta Blumenthal
Ushering & Greeting Team - John Staples
Facilities Management - Karl Suckiel
Altar Guild - Brenda Traa, Ruth Traa, Clare Brick
Ecumenical Food Pantry - Jim Cordery, George McNally
Facilities Management - Karl Suckiel
Altar Guild - Brenda Traa, Ruth Traa, Clare Brick
Ecumenical Food Pantry - Jim Cordery, George McNally
Social Media Consultant - Alison Toth
Tape Ministry - Jim Foreman
Website - John Staples
Website - John Staples
Events Coordinator - Mary Goodman (L)
Fellowship - Mary Goodman (L), Linda Rhil (L)
Fellowship - Mary Goodman (L), Linda Rhil (L)
Lutheran Church Women - Roberta Blumenthal, Robin Johnson
Grace Stitchers (Knitters) - Bettie Cross
100th Anniversary Committee - Jim Foreman
100th Anniversary Committee - Jim Foreman
ADDRESS
Grace Lutheran Church
11 E. Dawes Ave
(on Shore Road between Meyran and Dawes Aves)
Somers Point, New Jersey 08244
(609) 927-3082
E-Mail: office@gracelutheranspnj.comcastbiz.net
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thrusday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pastor's Office Hours: Pastor's schedule varies, but is available
by appointment, phone, text or e-mail.