
The ELCA is a community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in the world. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made know to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God's grace in our lives. The organization is made We are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). up of nearly 10,500 congregations across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands with nearly five million members.
Church Staff
Pastor: Rev. Althea Albright
Music Director: Scott J. Breiner
Church Secretary: Diana McArdle
Church Sexton: Andrew McCarrick
2022 Officers and Church Council
President: Corinne Rhodes* (2024)
Vice President: Mary Goodman* (2025)
Vice President: Mary Goodman* (2025)
Secretary: Kevin Thomas* (2024)
Treasurer: Heidi Toth
Financial Secretaries: Ruth Bowden, Sandy Piskun, Jill Welfield
*Also council members
Remaining Council Members
Ellie Hull (2024)
Ellie Hull (2024)
Robin Johnson (2025)
Dale Kradacus (2025)
Dale Kradacus (2025)
Jim Merce (2023)
Aud Suckiel (2023)
Jane Thompson (2023) (Year denotes end of Council Term)
Jane Thompson (2023) (Year denotes end of Council Term)
Ministries, Teams, and Organizations
Team Leader(s) and Council Liaison (L) (where appropriate)
Call (609) 927-3082 for additional information
Team Leader(s) and Council Liaison (L) (where appropriate)
Call (609) 927-3082 for additional information
Choir- Scott Breiner
Support Team - Charles Bowden
Support Team - Charles Bowden
Worship Team - Scott Breiner, Diana McArdle
Wedding Coordinator - Roberta Blumenthal
Wedding Coordinator - Roberta Blumenthal
Head Usher - John Staples
Facilities Management - Karl Suckiel
Building Use - Jill Welfield
Facilities Management - Karl Suckiel
Building Use - Jill Welfield
Synod Council Representative - Shirley Blankenship
Altar Guild - Brenda Traa, Ruth Traa
Altar Guild - Brenda Traa, Ruth Traa
Ecumenical Food Pantry - Jim Cordery, George McNally
Outreach - Jill Welfield
The Messenger (newsletter) - Linda Rothermel, Diana McArdle
Tape Ministry - Jim Foreman, Shawn Welfield
Website - John Staples
The Messenger (newsletter) - Linda Rothermel, Diana McArdle
Tape Ministry - Jim Foreman, Shawn Welfield
Website - John Staples
Events Coordinator - Mary Goodman (L)
Fellowship - Mary Goodman (L), Linda Rhil
Fellowship - Mary Goodman (L), Linda Rhil
Lutheran Church Women - Bettie Cross
Grace Stitchers (Knitters) - Bettie Cross
ADDRESS
Grace Lutheran Church
11 E. Dawes Ave
(on Shore Road between Meyran and Dawes Aves)
Somers Point, New Jersey 08244
(609) 927-3082
E-Mail: office@gracelutheranspnj.comcastbiz.net
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pastor's office hours: Tues. & Thurs. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(Other times by appointment only.)