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.
Jaci Clayton
Facilities Manager
Ashley Murphy
Nursery Attendant
Ann Watkins
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist