MeetOurStaff - Sharon First United Methodist Church

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors . . . in the Shenango Valley

C. John Thickey - Mr. C. John Thickey is organist and accompanist for our Chancel Choir. He is a gifted musician who has extensive experience as an organist, choral director, and teacher.

John earned a bachelor’s degree at Geneva College and a master’s degree at Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music, both with a major in Music Education with a second major in organ performance. He is a retired music teacher and choral director at the Rochester, PA School District and has served as organist and choir director at several churches. He also has performed organ concerts throughout western Pennsylvania.

He is a member of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and served as the Dean of the Chapter.

Barbara Rickert – Barbara is our Secretary and Office Manager. She is usually your first contact when you telephone or email our church office.

Barbara is also the one who maintains the church facilities calendar and schedules use of our building. She is available at the office, Tuesday through Thursday , 9:00AM to 4:00PM & 9:00AM to Noon on Friday.

Peggy Hines – Peggy is our part-time Financial Secretary. See Peggy if you have questions about your giving statement or for other stewardship concerns.

Gary Bedell – Gary is our building Sexton, and is responsible for care of the physical plant and for setups for groups using our building. If you have a concern about room use or setups for a meeting or activity, see Gary.

Leonard Miller – Len is our Treasurer; he uses the financial gifts of God’s people to pay the bills and keep us in ministry and mission!

Remember, our staff is here to serve you!

Staff Emails:

Rev. Roberts - RRoberts@sharonfirstumc.com

C. John Thickey - thickey@zoominternet.net

Barbara Rickert – BRickert@sharonfirstumc.com

Gary Bedell – GBedell@sharonfirstumc.com

Peggy Hines – PHines@sharonfirstumc.com

Leonard Miller – LMiller@sharonfirstumc.com

Church Office General email: office@sharonfirstumc.com