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The Rev. Eileen Gebbie, Senior Minister
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Eileen Gebbie is a graduate of Chicago Theological Seminary. Her past work includes teaching at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; relational community organizing with an affiliate of the Industrial Areas Foundation; and serving as the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County and ReStore. She loves all facets of parish ministry, be it worship, visiting over coffee, or working for affordable housing.
Pr. Eileen was called as the Senior Minister for Ames UCC in 2015. She and her wife live outside of Ames and work together on preserving wildlife habitat.
Pr. Eileen's ministry include preaching and teaching, pastoral care, worship planning (along with other staff and congregants), supervision of the staff, and representing the church in the wider community.
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Eileen Gebbie is a graduate of Chicago Theological Seminary. Her past work includes teaching at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; relational community organizing with an affiliate of the Industrial Areas Foundation; and serving as the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County and ReStore. She loves all facets of parish ministry, be it worship, visiting over coffee, or working for affordable housing.
Pr. Eileen was called as the Senior Minister for Ames UCC in 2015. She and her wife live outside of Ames and work together on preserving wildlife habitat.
Pr. Eileen's ministry include preaching and teaching, pastoral care, worship planning (along with other staff and congregants), supervision of the staff, and representing the church in the wider community.
Hannah Hannover, Associate Minister
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She has been with Ames UCC since 2007. Her primary responsibilities are the Sunday school program for children aged two through fifth grade, as well as the Wednesday Afternoon Club (WAC) for the same ages. In worship, Pr. Hannah leads our children's celebration and creates whole services for the children and youth to lead. She oversees the Youth Group as run by Megan Henson. Pr. Hannah supervises the staff of our Sunday nursery workers and occasionally preaches. Lastly, Pr. Hannah is available for pastoral care for congregants of all ages.
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She has been with Ames UCC since 2007. Her primary responsibilities are the Sunday school program for children aged two through fifth grade, as well as the Wednesday Afternoon Club (WAC) for the same ages. In worship, Pr. Hannah leads our children's celebration and creates whole services for the children and youth to lead. She oversees the Youth Group as run by Megan Henson. Pr. Hannah supervises the staff of our Sunday nursery workers and occasionally preaches. Lastly, Pr. Hannah is available for pastoral care for congregants of all ages.
Karen "Sunny" Stewart, Instrumentalist
Sunny Stewart is our Instrumentalist for worship (you name it, she will play it). Sunny accompanies the Chancel Choir and congregation and participates in worship planning, along with other music and ministerial staff. Sunny is available for weddings and memorial services at our church, as her schedule allows. Sunny has been with Ames UCC since 1991.
Sunny Stewart is our Instrumentalist for worship (you name it, she will play it). Sunny accompanies the Chancel Choir and congregation and participates in worship planning, along with other music and ministerial staff. Sunny is available for weddings and memorial services at our church, as her schedule allows. Sunny has been with Ames UCC since 1991.
Steve Young, Church Office Administrator and Sexton
Steve is an Iowa-native who has been living in Ames for over 20 years. He is an Iowa State graduate, and currently taking Accounting classes at DMACC, and brings many years of customer service, computer and compliance experience to the position. Steve and his wife, Jessica, and their two kids live in Ames. The little time not spent raising two children, Steve enjoys reading, Iowa State sports and History.
Steve is an Iowa-native who has been living in Ames for over 20 years. He is an Iowa State graduate, and currently taking Accounting classes at DMACC, and brings many years of customer service, computer and compliance experience to the position. Steve and his wife, Jessica, and their two kids live in Ames. The little time not spent raising two children, Steve enjoys reading, Iowa State sports and History.