STAFF DIRECTORY
Rev. Caroline E. Saxton

Rev. Caroline E. Saxton

Pastor

Email:  pastor@sjucc1811.org

The Rev. Caroline E. Saxton serves as pastor of St. John’s UCC. Pastor Caroline was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the United Church of Christ in 2018. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Smith College and holds a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory University. She has certificates in Religion and Health and Women’s Studies in Theology and Ministry. An Iowa native, Pastor Caroline has roots in southeast Pennsylvania. She values relationship, collaboration, and curiosity. And she loves God. If you’re ever not certain about how to pronounce her name, you can always start singing “Sweet Caroline” and you’ll get it right. Pastor Caroline shares her home with two beautiful polydactyl cats, Leah and Naomi. 

Loretta Zimmerman

Loretta Zimmerman

Office Manager

Email: manager@sjucc1811.org

Loretta began her office management career right out of high school when she was hired as a secretary in the Personnel Department of the Chambersburg Area School District, as she attended College. She finds joy in working with people and helping them in any way she can. Loretta is a devoted mother of her son, Carter and likes being an active participant in his activities. She enjoys the outdoors and life in general. Her position as Office Manager at St. John’s United Church of Christ is a real blessing to her and her hope is to be a blessing to her co-workers and the members of this church.

Roxanne Davenport

Roxanne Davenport

Youth Director

Email: youth@sjucc1811.org

Roxanne Davenport serves St. John’s as Director of Children and Youth Ministries after retiring from 35 years in public school education here in Chambersburg. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Bloomsburg University and a Master’s in Education degree from Shippensburg University. She has worked in Christian Education with the United Church of Christ for more than 25 years. Roxanne is originally from Red Lion, PA and resides with 1 dog, 2 cats, and 2 turtles here in Chambersburg. Besides family, Roxanne enjoys gardening, cooking, cross stitch, music, reading, cycling, camping, kayaking and therapy dog work.

 

Gary Crum

Gary Crum

Choir Director

Gary studied Music Education at Susquehanna University and Ithaca College and taught instrumental music for 38 years and the Bells of St. John’s for 22 years.  In 2008 a summer choir was formed and sposored by St. John’s and named St. John’s Summer Singers.  This group is comprised of singers from many churches in the Chambersburg area and gives concerts in many venues as Retirement Homes and churches.  

Kari Rock

Kari Rock

Nursery School Director

Email:  nsdirector@sjucc.net

Kari serves as the director of St. John’s Nursery School, a ministry of St. John’s United Church of Christ.  She first joined the Nursery School in 2014 as a substitute, working her way to teacher, and then hired as director in 2019.  Kari graduated with a BSBA in accounting from Shippensburg University.  Kari is a proud soccer mom of 2 boys and enjoys watching them play each weekend. She has always loved being around children and has passion for helping children grow and succeed during their preschool years.