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 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. |
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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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Jake Maenpa
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, 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 |
| Terry & Natalie Clark | Resident caretakers |
