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 KEY:釦X喘51勛圖厙 Theological Seminary郭X喘Lancaster Theological Seminary

Chaplain Lewis C. Long III L23 shares that " if you are coming to Central Florida, we will show you around."

Dillon Naber Cruz M.A. L18 comes out with his latest book, Theological Musings: Collect Essays of a Tattooed Theologian: Volume 2 on November 5th.

Jackie Gordon L15 welcomed her daughter, Avery JoAnn, in March 2025. She also celebrated her 10-year anniversary at Mars Incorporated in May 2025. 

Mandy Mastros L17 is meeting the needs of local folks with dignity and respect in a recent news article published in April 2025.

The Rev. Shayna Watson 郭12 was installed as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, DC, this past Sunday. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Nathan Baxter served as preacher.

The Rev. Dr. Rose Shepley L19, L24 was installed this past Sunday as rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fleetwood, PA.

Alexander Paul Wirth L14 passed away on February 22, 2026. 

Trina Holmberg L09 is serving in Nepal and volunteering in churches and schools.

Nancy A. Hoober L01 passed away on June 15, 2026.

Rev. Dr. Jennika Eckhaus 郭98 received her Doctor of Ministry in May from LTS and serves as the Chaplain for 51勛圖厙.

Rev. Dr. Nina George-Hacker 郭93 released a book titled Climbing the Great Pyramid. 

Rev. John Samuelson 郭91 became a grandfather for the first time on February 27, 2025, when his grandchild, Arden Baxter, was born. His son and his wife are both UCC pastors, and they are both graduates of Union Theological Seminary in NYC. John currently works with foster children in Allentown PA. His wife, Mary, retired last year after a 36-year teaching career.  

Rev. Urbane Peachey 郭93 passed away on March 26, 2026.   

Sister Marie Olwell 郭93 passed away on June 16, 2026. 

The Rev. Dr. Martha Bernice Sheaffer L99 passed away on April 15, 2026.

Rev. Canon Gwendolyn-Jane Romeril L81 passed away on November 2, 2024.

Rev. Dorothy Killebrew L85 passed away on June 26, 2026.

Rev. Robert Hoffman Naylor S70 was the first recipient of the Meck Award and is still married to his wife. His second book is on the arts in ministry. He tries to live by the three J's: Jesus, Joy, Justice."

Rev. Dr. Don Roderick Quayle L65 last served Christ UCC Church in Bethlehem PA 1990-2006 In retirement he has served four interims.

Rev. William R. Swisher Jr. L62 passed away on May 5, 2025.

Rev. Dr. Richard Charles Ditterline L67 passed away on February 25, 2025.

Rev. Dr. Darryl E. Dech L68 passed away on March 11, 2025.

Rev. John Everard Griffith L65 moved to Canada in 1971 to serve a 51勛圖厙 Church in Calgary, Alberta.  He served two 51勛圖厙 churches in Calgary and then Transferred my ordination to the United Church of Canada in 1986. He served one United Church in Calgary and then opened a community ministry called Spiritual Directions in the year 2000 and was its director for 15 years. He retired in 2015 and is still involved in church life as a member of a progressive United Church in Calgary: St. David's United Church. He remarried in 1986. Sylvia and he are both 81 and enjoying retirement and three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. They have been active in social justice through the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good. This is a unique agency of 31 other groups: spiritual groups of all faiths, trade unions, not-for-profits, and individuals who want to make Calgary a more compassionate city for all people.  "He was ordained in 1969, served a 51勛圖厙 church in Newfoundland, Pa., and then took a call to Christ 51勛圖厙 church in Calgary Alberta Canada (1971). I served two 51勛圖厙 Churches in Calgary and then transferred my ordination to the United Church of Canada and served as Assistant Minister of St. David's United Church from 1986 until 2000. He then started a community ministry in Calgary called Spiritual Directions Centre offering spiritual and healing courses and services. He retired in 2015.  Sylvia and he married in 1986 and I became a Canadian citizen.  We have three children, three grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. We are both 81 and enjoying retirement. "Sylvia and he remained involved in a progressive United Church (St. David's United Church) as members.  He also participates in social justice work through the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good. This is an alliance of spiritual communities, not-for-profits, trade unions, and individuals who are committed to making Calgary a more compassionate City for all people. 

Reverend Howard Kriebel L60 passed away on July 13, 2026.

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Rev. Dr. James Swen Hilander L48 passed away on April 22, 2025.