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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
Care Pastor
Whatsoever
you do to the least of these, that you do unto me.—Matthew 25:40
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Debby joined the staff of UPark in 1998 as
Christian Education Director. She was consecrated a Diaconal Minister
in 1991 and in January 2001 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. |
Duane Buys
dbuys@universityparkumc.org

Director of Christian
Education
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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Jake Maenpa
rmaenpa@iliff.edu

Student Pastor
Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.—
Romans 10:13 |
As our Student Pastor, Jake works with the
young adults and coordinates the Contemporary Praise Service. He grew up
in Denver, served in the U.S. Navy right out of high school, and was
stationed on a battleship which fought in the Persian Gulf War. He has
traveled all over the U.S., and is currently enrolled at Iliff School of
Theology in a Master of Divinity program. |
| JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown

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,
the Children's Choir 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
UPark Choristers for children ages four to twelve. She is a
graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, and the University
of Denver with degrees in Piano Performance and Music Composition.
n addition, she is certified in Orff-Schulwerk, an international
discipline for teaching music to children.
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.” |
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. |
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 |
| Terry & Natalie
Clark |
Resident caretakers |