Congratulations!

 2025 Susquehanna Annual Conference
Celebration of Ministry

Left to right: Pastor Paul McReynolds (commissioned), Rev. Jennifer Deutsch Thomas (Deacon), Pastor Patricia Hall (commissioned), Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez, Pastor Patricia Shope (commissioned), Rev. Bobby Jones, Jr. (Elder), and Rev. Gary Allshouse (affirmed as Associate Member).  

Rev. Gary Allshouse was affirmed as an Associate Member

Pastor Patricia Hall, Pastor Paul McReynolds, and Pastor Patricia Shope were commissioned as Provisional Members

Rev. Jennifer Deutch Thomas was ordained Deacon

Rev. Bobby Jones Jr. was ordained Elder

2025 Class of Retirees

Back row, left to right: Rev. Edwin D. Seeley; Pastor David A. Walker; Rev. Jon J. Buxton; Rev. Stephen G. Portner; Rev. Brand W. Eaton; Rev. Timothy A. Funk; Rev. Mike A. Bealla; and Pastor Scott A. Ryan.

Front row, left to right: Rev. Brenda K. Leigey; Rev. Judy L. Walker; Pastor Robin L. Fillmore; Rev. Edward J. Preston; Rev. Dennis M. Adams; Pastor Virginia C. Bailey; Rev. Ellen B. Scamahorn; and Rev. JoAnn M. Darrow.

Not Pictured: Pastor John C. Baney; Pastor Rebecca J. Cutchall; Pastor Todd M. Davis; Rev. Bradley J. Gilbert; Rev. Janice F. Hughes; Pastor Margaret “Peg” M. Knapich; Rev. Scott V. McKenzie; Pastor Craig Q. Rose; and Pastor John F. Shaffer.

AC2024: Ordained & Commissioned Class of 2024

L-R: Rev. Elizabeth Jackson, Rev. Christopher Weems, Rev. Adam Miller, Ordained Elders Class of 2024.

Ordained Elders:

Elizabeth Grace Jackson was born in Red Lion, PA and graduated from Red Lion Area Senior High School. She attended United Seminary. She is married to Gregory. They have two daughters, Sadie and Callie. She was recommended for ministry by the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lebanon PA (Eastern PA Conference) and currently serves the UMC of Wellsboro in the Williamsport District. Her favorite scripture is Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (NIV) 

Adam Wesley Miller was born in Williamsport, PA. He graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School. He attended United Theological Seminary. He is married to Lauren, and they are the parents of a son, Grant, and a daughter, Madeline. He was recommended for ministry by Trinity UMC, Jersey Shore in the Williamsport District. He is currently serving the Catawissa Parish in the Lewisburg District, and will be moving to Clarks Green/Clarks Summit Charge on July 1. His favorite scripture verse is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (NIV) 

Christopher Edward Weems was born in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Pebblebrook High School. Chris attended Interdenominational Theological Center (Gammon). Chris is married to Brianna and is the father of Kamien Jordon Smith. He was recommended for ministry by Balls Mills United Methodist Church in the Williamsport District. He is currently serving Athens UMC in the Williamsport District. His favorite scripture is Romans 8:38-39, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (NIV)

Commissioned as Provisional Elder: 

Christina Diane Moyer was born in King of Prussia, PA. She attended United Theological Seminary. She is married to Michael. They have two sons, Thomas and Alexander. She was recommended for ministry by Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church. She is currently serving the Christ Otterbein Charge in the Harrisburg District. Her favorite scripture is Micah 6:8, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (NIV)

View the 2024 Annual Conference Celebration of Ministry Service here.