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Pastor - Rev. Robyn Hays - [email protected]
Rev. Robyn Hays holds a BA in Mathematics and Religion from Lynchburg College, and a Master of Divinity Degree from Brite Divinity School. She was ordained as an elder in full connection in the United Methodist Church in 2010, serving congregations Pennellville, Trumansburg, Amboy Center, and Dryden, among others. Since 2023 she has served as chaplain at the Ithaca Forest Home. Pastor Robyn is married to David, and they have two school-age children, Zach and Jo. Jo is in college, and Zach is attending East Aurora High School. Pastor Robyn finds joy in leading worship and Bible studies, and she loves to hear how God is working in the lives of the congregation as well as its surrounding community. |
Director of Family Life - Judy Baumgartner - [email protected]
Judy has been a Baker Church member for 10+ years. She has served on Baker's Open & Accepting ministry team, and has lead the Generational Ministry (formerly known as RIDE) team since July 2022. Judy has previous work experience in the Iroquois public schools and is a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker.
Judy has been a Baker Church member for 10+ years. She has served on Baker's Open & Accepting ministry team, and has lead the Generational Ministry (formerly known as RIDE) team since July 2022. Judy has previous work experience in the Iroquois public schools and is a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker.
Music Director, Organist & Praise Team Leader - Jeffrey Thompson
Jeffrey Thompson has been organist at Baker Memorial since 2002. He studied organ with Judy Congdon at Houghton College and David Bond in Buffalo. He is a member of the American Guild of Organists and performs several recitals each year. He oversees the music program at Baker, serving as leader of the contemporary Praise Team and accompanying the choir to provide a diverse musical worship experience. He is an active tenor soloist in the WNY region. His works full time as an emergency physician in Buffalo, but considers music and ministry his greatest passions. He is also a volunteer youth leader.
Jeffrey Thompson has been organist at Baker Memorial since 2002. He studied organ with Judy Congdon at Houghton College and David Bond in Buffalo. He is a member of the American Guild of Organists and performs several recitals each year. He oversees the music program at Baker, serving as leader of the contemporary Praise Team and accompanying the choir to provide a diverse musical worship experience. He is an active tenor soloist in the WNY region. His works full time as an emergency physician in Buffalo, but considers music and ministry his greatest passions. He is also a volunteer youth leader.
Administrative Assistant - Tammy Carroll - [email protected]
Bell Choir Director - Jim York
Treasurer - Elaine Nieman
Financial Secretary - Burt Foster - [email protected]