Bethel United Church of Christ

ALLEN KAHLER

Pastor

Pastor Allen grew up just off Georgetown RD. in East Canton.  He is a 1978 graduate of East Canton High School.  In 1989, yes 11 years after high school graduation he went to Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana.  After graduation in 1993 Allen attended Bethany Theological Seminary; both schools are affiliated with the Church of the Brethren, and Pastor Allen is ordained in the Church of the Brethren with duel standing in the United Church of Christ.  It is great to be back in the area only 30 miles from where he grew up. 

DEB CAPPA

Ministry Assistant

Deb has been a member of Bethel since 1999 and has served on the Consistory, Program life and is presently a part of the Choir.

LUANNE SANOR

Choir & CAMPP Director

Luanne works with our Bell Choir, Chancel Choir and our youth. She is also an Elder on our consistory.

ANNE McKARNS

Treasurer

Anne has been active at Bethel since 1986, serving in many capacities.  She is also active with the Eastern Ohio Association of the UCC.

WAYNE FIELDHOUSE

Church Maintenance

Wayne has deep ties to Bethel Church and officially became a member in 2013. Him and his wife, Sandy Fieldhouse, were married at Bethel in 1971 and still going strong. Wayne's passion is working for the Food Pantry since its beginning. 

PEGGY CHRISTY

Pianist/Organist

Peggy is married to Mike Christy and they have one son, Daniel. She is a graduate of West Branch and attended Malone University. Peggy works for Smith Township.