Our Council

President, Finance

When he's not at Corning (or traveling) for his day job, Kris enjoys gardening, leaf-peeping, skiing, and that most Lutheran of hobbies, home-brewing.

Vice President, Worship & Music, Media Center, Web Site

Cynthia is captivated by photography because it is an ideal mixture of the artistic with the technical. She loves exploring God’s creation through hiking and focuses her photography on nature with subjects that include the waterfalls of the Finger Lakes region to the mountains of the National Parks

Secretary, Fellowship

I enjoy shopping, baking and spending time with my family and friends.

Ex Committee, Outreach

Treasurer, Finance

Ruth loves to sew and knit - from choosing patterns and colors, to creating the pieces and putting the projects together, both keep her hands and mind active and keep her learning and growing!

Pastor

In his free time, Pastor Paul enjoys hiking and kayaking, gardening, reading, and computer games—and he’s a big fan of dogs and animals all kinds.

Worship & Music

Judy likes to read (mysteries), and to knit - prayer shawls & hats

Christian Ed

Grace enjoys ballroom and line dancing , reading and gardening. She finds joy serving the Children’s Clothing Closet , Co-leading the women’s group and teaching Sunday School.

Stewardship

Reilly is a lifelong member of Bethany Lutheran Church. He currently attends Elmira College and is majoring in Psychology. He enjoys being with family and friends, alongside other hobbies like running, baking, and participating in college life.

Wendy is kept busy with the sports, activities, and events of her four kids from season to season. During the summer she loves to spend time on the water at Keuka Lake.

Fellowship

Financial Secretary, non-voting

Joe’s hobbies are either working with numbers or words. He is a world record holder in Scrabble and loves working on investments or taxes!