
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
Pastor: Rev. Althea Albright
Music Director: Scott J. Breiner
Office Assistant: Corinne Rhodes
Social Media Consultant: Alison Toth
2023 Officers and Church Council
President: Steve Gring* (2024)
Vice President: Mary Goodman* (2025)
Vice President: Mary Goodman* (2025)
Secretary: Kevin Thomas* (2024)
Treasurer: Heidi Toth
Financial Secretaries: Ruth Bowden, Sandy Piskun, Jill Welfield
*Also council members
Council Representatives
Gale Blohm (2026)
Gale Blohm (2026)
Chris Dennis (2026)
Robin Johnson (2025)
Dale Kradacus (2025)
Dale Kradacus (2025)
Jorge Perez (2026)
Jane Thompson (2024) (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
Support Team - Charles Bowden
Support Team - Charles Bowden
Worship Team - Scott Breiner
Wedding Coordinator - Roberta Blumenthal
Wedding Coordinator - Roberta Blumenthal
Head Usher - John Staples
Facilities Management - Karl Suckiel
Building Use - Jill Welfield
Facilities Management - Karl Suckiel
Building Use - Jill Welfield
Synod Council Representative - Shirley Blankenship
Altar Guild - Brenda Traa, Ruth Traa, Clare Brick & Marleigh
Altar Guild - Brenda Traa, Ruth Traa, Clare Brick & Marleigh
Ecumenical Food Pantry - Jim Cordery, George McNally
Outreach - Jill Welfield
The Messenger (newsletter) - Linda Rothermel
Tape Ministry - Jim Foreman
Website - John Staples
The Messenger (newsletter) - Linda Rothermel
Tape Ministry - Jim Foreman
Website - John Staples
Events Coordinator - Mary Goodman (L)
Fellowship - Mary Goodman (L), Linda Rhil
Fellowship - Mary Goodman (L), Linda Rhil
Lutheran Church Women - Roberta Blumenthal, Robin Johnson
Grace Stitchers (Knitters) - Bettie Cross
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 - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pastor's Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday Office Hours vary
Pastor is also available by appointment, phone, text, or e-mail.