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Sunday School - 9 a.m. (September - May)
Worship - 10 a.m.
First UCC Sugarcreek
526 West Main Street, Sugarcreek Ohio 44681
330-852-2632
Email: sugarcreekfirstucc@gmail.com
MEet our staff
Earl Rogers, Senior Pastor Church Office: 330-852-2632, Email: earl.rogers.12@gmail.com
"I am very glad to be serving as Senior Minister of First UCC. I am a 2010 graduate of Juniata College with a BA in Religious Studies and Minor in French, and a 2013 graduate of Andover Newton Theological School with a M. Div. I have been an Interim Pastor, an IT Systems Administrator, a Camp Counselor, a Lifeguard, and even a Stock Worker for a hardware store. I am a self professed nerd, with many different interests. Along with my wife, Erica, we moved from Maine to Ohio in 2017 to join with First UCC Sugarcreek in continuing the journey of God's faithful people in the modern world. It is my sincere hope to get to know each and every one of the wonderful people here, and to walk together in God's love."
Robin Werker - Secretary Church Office: 330-852-2632, Email: sugarcreekfirstucc@gmail.com
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
"I have worked as Secretary at First UCC for nearly 20 years. I enjoy serving in the administrative ministry, assisting in communicating all of our activities and events through the newsletter and weekly bulletins along with the other daily callings and commitments. I also have a heart for children, and I am currently serving as the Kids 4 Christ director and enjoy leading our youngsters on Bible adventures through stories, games and lots of fun.....including swimming, hiking, bounce house fun, scavenger hunts and putt-putting to name of few.
My husband Devon and I have been married for 25 years and have 3 wonderful children. Joshua is 20, Courtney is 18 and Brooke is 14. I feel very blessed to be a part of this congregation and these ministries."
Pastor Sharman Hartson, Minister of Visitation Church Office: 330-852-2632, Email: sharman313@aol.com
Christ Wallace, Teens on a Mission (7th-12th Grade), Cell: 330-275-9281
"I have served as the youth leader for grades 7-12 for just over one year. I have enjoyed working with the youth and accompanying them along their faith journey. We have worked on faith formation, service and have had lots of fun along the way. In addition to working with the youth, I am a Registered Nurse and have been employed by Union Hospital for over 20 years. I am currently serving in the Wound Healing Center. I am married and have two children, one is a junior in college, and the other is in first grade at Miller Avenue Elementary. My passions are my family, missions and reading. I very much enjoy serving the less fortunate with a special interest in the country of Haiti. I am a strong advocate for the United Church of Christ and very much enjoy being part of the UCC in Sugarcreek!"
Pam Osborne - Custodian, Cell: 330-204-7664
Courtney Werker - Custodian, Cell: 330-401-1085
Robin Werker - Kids 4 Christ (K-6th Grade), Cell: 330-401-7153
Darius McBride - Choir Director
Linda Angel Rice - Organist
Deanna Zesiger - Pianist
"I am very glad to be serving as Senior Minister of First UCC. I am a 2010 graduate of Juniata College with a BA in Religious Studies and Minor in French, and a 2013 graduate of Andover Newton Theological School with a M. Div. I have been an Interim Pastor, an IT Systems Administrator, a Camp Counselor, a Lifeguard, and even a Stock Worker for a hardware store. I am a self professed nerd, with many different interests. Along with my wife, Erica, we moved from Maine to Ohio in 2017 to join with First UCC Sugarcreek in continuing the journey of God's faithful people in the modern world. It is my sincere hope to get to know each and every one of the wonderful people here, and to walk together in God's love."
Robin Werker - Secretary Church Office: 330-852-2632, Email: sugarcreekfirstucc@gmail.com
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
"I have worked as Secretary at First UCC for nearly 20 years. I enjoy serving in the administrative ministry, assisting in communicating all of our activities and events through the newsletter and weekly bulletins along with the other daily callings and commitments. I also have a heart for children, and I am currently serving as the Kids 4 Christ director and enjoy leading our youngsters on Bible adventures through stories, games and lots of fun.....including swimming, hiking, bounce house fun, scavenger hunts and putt-putting to name of few.
My husband Devon and I have been married for 25 years and have 3 wonderful children. Joshua is 20, Courtney is 18 and Brooke is 14. I feel very blessed to be a part of this congregation and these ministries."
Pastor Sharman Hartson, Minister of Visitation Church Office: 330-852-2632, Email: sharman313@aol.com
Christ Wallace, Teens on a Mission (7th-12th Grade), Cell: 330-275-9281
"I have served as the youth leader for grades 7-12 for just over one year. I have enjoyed working with the youth and accompanying them along their faith journey. We have worked on faith formation, service and have had lots of fun along the way. In addition to working with the youth, I am a Registered Nurse and have been employed by Union Hospital for over 20 years. I am currently serving in the Wound Healing Center. I am married and have two children, one is a junior in college, and the other is in first grade at Miller Avenue Elementary. My passions are my family, missions and reading. I very much enjoy serving the less fortunate with a special interest in the country of Haiti. I am a strong advocate for the United Church of Christ and very much enjoy being part of the UCC in Sugarcreek!"
Pam Osborne - Custodian, Cell: 330-204-7664
Courtney Werker - Custodian, Cell: 330-401-1085
Robin Werker - Kids 4 Christ (K-6th Grade), Cell: 330-401-7153
Darius McBride - Choir Director
Linda Angel Rice - Organist
Deanna Zesiger - Pianist