Meet Our Ministry Staff
Rev. Michelle G Funk
Pastor
Pastor Michelle is passionate about Ministry for all ages, enjoys intergenerational faith formation, building relationships with all ages, and absolutely loves worship design, leadership and preaching!
She knows the importance of looking for ways to reach those that have been hurt by the church or are seeking a place at Christ’s table.
Pastor Michelle is full of energy. loves to laugh, and enjoy life. She loves trips at the beach, crafting, reading, coffee shops, technology, and she especially enjoys spending time with her family.
Jennifer Calhoun
Music Director
Jen Calhoun, 23, lives in the Slatington Area with her partner Tyler. Originally from Quakertown, Jen graduated with her bachelors in Music Education from Moravian University in May of 2022 with her primary instruments being French Horn and classical voice. Following graduation, she began teaching at Lehighton Elementary Center as the general music teacher and elementary band teacher. Currently, Jen works as an elementary band teacher in Northampton Area School District. Jen is eager to work alongside the community at Heidelberg Union Church in order to expand the church’s music programs for all ages including new opportunities for our youth.
Sydney Kobal
Office Administrator
Sydney is our office administrator here at Heidelberg. She has been working here since 2021 and enjoys working “behind the scenes” at the church. She loves working with our members, designing bulletins and newsletters, and doing various other things around the church.
When she isn’t in the office she enjoys reading, baking, gardening, beekeeping, traveling, and playing with her two basset hounds!
Judy Palma
Accompanist
Judy Palma’s professional career has brought her all over the world, traveling with such legendary artists as James Taylor, Rupert Holmes ( The Pina Colada Song), Mary Wilson of the original Supremes, Tony Danza’s cabaret act, Ben E. King ( Stand By Me) with whom she has also co written and produced some of his recordings, and most recently served as musical director for Englebert Humperdink among many others. An established NYC session musician, she has written and recorded music for Sesame Street as well as several jingles for Barbie and AT&T. A well known presence in the lobbies of some of NYC’s swankiest hotels, she was called upon to provide the solo piano entertainment when Barbra Streisand threw an intimate luncheon at the Four Seasons Restaurant. Some of her Broadway performances from the orchestra pit have included the smash hits Hairspray, The Wedding Singer, and Evita.
Kelly Frisch
Sexton
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Jason Zimmerman
Treasurer
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Jackie Grove
Handbell Choir Director
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Debbie Peters
Financial Secretary