The staff of Evangelical Reformed Church seek to enable all of our members to celebrate the gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed.
The Rev. Kirstin Shrom-Rhoads
Associate for Faith Formation and Parish Life
Kirstin has been serving as our Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Church Life since September 2022. She is an ordained UMC Deacon in connection through the West Ohio Conference and a graduate of Lancaster Seminary as well as having a Master’s degree in Group Counseling and Organizational Dynamics with a Certificate in youth and young adult ministry. She has most previously served as the Director of UMC camps in Ohio and Maryland. She has also served in the local church and as a campus minister. Kirstin enjoys playing and praying in nature settings with both alone and with others. She enjoys working with young people in nurturing their call and growing in faith and leadership both through experiential adventures and through intentionally inclusive and diverse community-building. She and her family (Jason, Emy, and Marley) enjoy living in the Frederick area!
Alison E. Shafer
Director of Music
Alison has served ERUCC for 37.5 years. She began as an organist/choir director in September of 1982.
Alison has a bachelor’s degree in Church Music and Religious Education from Hood College.
In addition to her work at ERUCC, Alison is busy as a freelance musician, piano/organ teacher, music director for theater productions at McDaniel College, Hood College, Shepherd University, as well as local theater companies. She is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi.
Tyler L. York
Executive Church Administrator
Before joining the staff of ERUCC, Tyler has been, and will continue to be, an active member of the congregation. He currently serves as a member of the Stewardship/Generosity Committee, served as an elder, enjoys helping with fellowship, and was a recent confirmation mentor. Professionally, Tyler was a special education elementary teacher for the past 9 years. He most recently led his school’s Special Education department as its Instructional Coach. Prior to working in education, Tyler’s career was in the arts. He held administrative positions at Boston Lyric Opera and Emerson College, his alma mater, before moving to the DC area in 2013. He moved to Frederick in 2018 with his husband, Owen and together became members at ERUCC in January 2019. Tyler and Owen are licensed foster parents who are currently caring for three wonderful children.
Jaci Clayton
Facilities Manager
Ashley Murphy
Nursery Attendant
Ann Watkins
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist