Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Reach the Staff by phone (303-722-5736), fax (303-722-2533), or e-mail at upark@universityparkumc.org, or use the email links for each name as indicated.
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Rev. Paul Kottke
pkottke@universityparkumc.org
Senior Pastor ...You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind...And the second is like unto it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.—Matthew 22:36-40 |
Paul is a 1981 graduate of The Iliff School of Theology and was
ordained Elder in 1982. His passion is to find ways in which a vital
congregation can build relationships within the surrounding
community and the world. He believes that the gospel of Jesus
Christ invites us in this 21st Century to overcome the divisions
which religion so often inflicts on God's children.
"I am particularly interested in how, as committed Christians, we might be in ministry with persons of other faiths as brothers and sisters within God's incredible grace." |
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Rev. Debby Lawrence
dlawrence@universityparkumc.org
Congregational Whatsoever you do to the least of these, that you do unto me.—Matthew 25:40 |
Debby joined the staff of UPark in 1998 as Christian Education Director. She was consecrated a Diaconal Minister in 1999 and ordained Deacon in 2002. In January 2001 she became our full-time Congregational Care Pastor. Previous to working at UPark, she was a Stephen Minister and Leader, and Sunday School teacher at St. Andrew UMC. |
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Duane Buys
dbuys@universityparkumc.org
Director of Christian For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.—Jeremiah 29:11 |
Duane has lived in Denver for over 30 years and previously taught at Denver Christian Schools. He began work with UPark in 2001 and enjoys working with children of all ages. He sponsors the Youth Mission trip every other year, which was to San Francisco's Glide Memorial Church in 2005. |
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Patrick Lewis
Student Pastor But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. — Isaiah 40:31 |
As our Student Pastor, Patrick works with the
young adult groups and coordinates the Contemporary Praise Service. He
is currently a student at Iliff School of Theology, working on his Master
of Divinity and Social Justice Degree. Patrick is from Wyoming where he spent over eight years as a broadcast weather anchor on television. He and his wife Kim have adopted three sibling brothers who keep them busy! |
| JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown joann@universityparkumc.org
Director of Music/Organist Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise.—Psalm 66:1-2 |
JoAnn joined the staff as organist in July 1989 and became Director of Music in 2004. She is a graduate of St. Olaf College and the University of Denver with degrees in Piano Performance and Choral Conducting. She is an active musician, teacher, and performer. |
| Janet Vanden Bosch noelle968@msn.com
Director of the UPark Choristers, Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend to heaven, thou are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, thou are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there thy hand shall lead me and thy right hand shall hold me. — Psalm 139:7-10 |
Janet has been a member of the UPark Chancel
Choir since 1986. In 2008, she began directing the With more than thirty years of teaching experience, Janet continues to compose music and participate in various ensembles. “The gift of music is especially rewarding to share with youngsters in the church community.” |
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Ryan Canaday wesley@du.edu Wesley Foundation Campus Minister
. . . I came that they may
have life, and have it abundantly . . . — John 10:10
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Ryan is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Justice & Peace Studies at The Iliff School of Theology. He and his wife Tami live in Lakewood and enjoy the mountains, good movies, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. Ryan will work with students at D.U. and will strive to increase participation in the Wesley Foundation activities for the coming year. |
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Carol Feickert
cfeickert@universityparkumc.org Administrative Assistant O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is thy name in all the earth! — Psalm 8:1 |
This former Spanish/History teacher moved to Denver in 1996 and has 20 years of experience in the consulting industry and working in publications. She enjoys working with page layouts and producing the weekly bulletins. |
| Dr. Louis Bloede | Pastor Emeritus |
| Anne Hunter | Assistant Organist |
| Angela Hudgens | Wedding Coordinator |
Scott Shaffer scootervanilla@yahoo.com |
Resident caretaker |
