Grace
Rev. Ruth Blum asks, “What is Grace?” Grace is not elegance or politeness. It is not a prayer before a meal. Then what IS grace? Who does it affect? Is grace available to me? How do I get it? Yes! Grace is available to everyone!
Gary Kennedy
As Senior Pastor, Gary oversees the daily operations of Willowbrook, leads in worship and supports the staff in their varied ministries. He is a graduate of U.Cal. Fresno and received a Masters of Divinity degree from The School of Theology at Claremont in CA. Prior to his appointment to Willowbook, Gary served eight years as…
Ruth Blum
Ruth’s primary responsibility is in Membership & Evangelism, doing visitation and conducting the new member classes. Prior to retiring in 2016, Ruth served as Director of Children & Family Ministries at Dove of the Desert UMC in Glendale, AZ.
Lois Hedden
Rev. Lois Hedden, is retired clergy, and a member of this annual conference. She says this is sort of her third or fourth career. She began working in food service, and retail, then banking plus raising two rambunctious boys. She knew God had called her into ministry, but she kept trying to make God happy…
Laurie Lineberry
Laurie Lineberry joined the Willowbrook lay staff as Director of Laity in April 2020. Born into the Methodist church in Anchorage, Alaska she has been active in the church ever since. She served as District Lay Leader under Pastor Gary and currently serves as Conference Lay Leader.
Robb Butler
Dr. Robb Butler is our Music Director, whose primary responsibility is leading our 50-voice choir. Dr. Butler is also a composer and has a trained operatic voice. Robb, as he prefers to be called, has a wealth of knowledge and experience in choral music. He holds a Master’s degree in Choral Sacred Music from Duquesne…
Willowbrook 10/31/21 Part 2 – The Greatest Commandment
This service comes in two parts because of a computer glitch. Watch both parts for the entire service. Rev. Gary Kennedy shares the importance of counting our blessings as we live out the greatest commandment by loving the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and loving our neighbor as ourselves. The result…
Willowbrook 10/31/21 Part 1 – The Greatest Commandment
This service comes in two parts because of a computer glitch. Watch both parts for the entire service. Rev. Gary Kennedy shares the importance of counting our blessings as we live out the greatest commandment by loving the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and loving our neighbor as ourselves. The result…
Carol Virolainen
Carol began playing piano at an early age and played organ for her church while a teen. She has experience in all forms of music from traditional to contemporary. Carol accompanies our choir, plays piano and organ for our traditional worship and electronic keyboard for our Mosaic service. She also teaches music at a…
Bev Amperse
As Business Manager, Bev’s responsibilities include the functions of Financial Secretary and Office Manager. She oversees the day to day running of the office and the recording of all giving to the church. She is a member of the Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries and has completed Certification and Advanced Certification in this…