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Pastor Nova (Vitug-Thomas)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Nova Villa Vitug-Thomas was born and raised in the Philippines and was a local pastor there for eight years. She was assigned to Calvary UMC Mohnton as the senior pastor in 2023 after serving Ignite UMC Kenilworth for six years. Nova graduated with a Master of Divinity and finished one year of the Women\u2019s Religious Leadership program of Doctor of Ministry at Drew University. She was ordained as Elder in October 2020 and is passionate about proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ\u2019s love for all and making disciples for the transformation of the world. Before Kenilworth, she led a Filipino fellowship in North Jersey and was a student minister at Vincent UMC Nutley. Nova is a missionary by heart. She is a gifted preacher and a community organizer. She is married to Justin and has two kids, Nathan and Nicole. Pastor Nova\u2019s email is http:\/\/novavillavi@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bob Wagner, Volunteer Assistant Pastor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Justin Thomas, Director of Children & Youth Ministries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Justin is married to Pastor Nova Vitug-Thomas, and it\u2019s clear he has a heart for working with children and youth.  He grew up in Michigan, where he served in Youth Ministry in several churches before moving to Sitka, Alaska, where he lived for 8 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justin continued his ministry in Sitka working for a U.M. church, first as their Youth and Children\u2019s Director and then as the Administrative Assistant.  He also helped to run church camp in Juneau, Alaska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justin supports working with a team, frequently served on several church committees over the years, including Christian Education, Administrative Board and Worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justin has a medical background and has worked in hospitals in Michigan, Alaska, and New Jersey and is currently working full time at the Center for Urologic Care Berks County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justin is looking forward to his new ministry at Calvary UMC. http:\/\/jthomas.sitka@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scott Piergrossi, Music Director & Organist\/Pianist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Scott J. Piergrossi is an avid and accomplished musician with particular expertise in piano accompanying. Scott taught High School Vocal Music at Hamburg and Schuylkill Valley in Leesport for 26 years before retiring early from education. He continues to accompany local theaters, music groups, schools and churches.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scott has worked as a church music director, pianist, tenor soloist, choir section leader, organist and handbell choir director at many churches throughout Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scott is a graduate of Mansfield University where he studied voice with Dr. Jean-Anne Teal and conducting with Dr. Peggy Dettwiler. He earned additional degrees from Wilkes University, University of the Arts in Philadelphia and Millersville University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scott credits his childhood church, St. Paul\u2019s United Church of Christ in Fleetwood for his love and passion of all things MUSIC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Madelyn Como, Administrative Assistant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Madelyn graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 2017, after which she graduated from Kutztown University in 2022.<\/span>
Since graduating college she has tried many new things, all of which have led her here. She lives in Kutztown with my boyfriend, Daniel. My parents live here in Kenhorst, as well as her 11-year-old brother, Elliot. When she is not at work, she prefers to spend my time reading or crocheting.<\/span>
She has been very grateful to have been given this opportunity to become a part of this community. She hopes to not only learn more about herself, but everyone here as well! Madelyn’s email (and the church office) is<\/span><\/a> administrator.calvmohn@comcast.net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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