Rev. Alice Rauch
Rev. Alice Rauch began serving as pastor with the people of St. John’s in September 2019. She was ordained in July of 1998 after receiving her M. Div. from Lancaster Theological Seminary. Prior to seminary she worked in the fields of banking, restaurant management and education, with her B.S. in Music Education from West Chester University. Since 1998 she has served in several Central Association congregations as well as serving as Chaplain at RiverWoods, a senior living community.
Her ministry interests include creative worship, faith formation (Christian Education), ministries of healing, advocacy for marginalized communities and individuals, and building community within and outside of the congregation.
Alice lives in Mifflinburg with her family.
Todd Hummel
Todd came to St. John’s way back in 1991 serving in the capacity of Substitute Organist. Soon thereafter, he took on the full responsibilities of full-time Organist and Accompanist. Todd began his love of music at an early age. He was bitten by the piano/organ “bug” and began taking formal lessons from various accomplished musicians. Todd studied organ privately at Susquehanna University and the Minister of Music at Christ Church and Wanamaker’s in Philadelphia for many years. Todd gained most of his musical knowledge by being involved in Church music programs, further developing his musical skills and techniques. Somewhere along the way he developed a love of Handbells and attended many seminars and workshops which eventually lead to him leading the handbell choir of St. John’s. Todd also holds the position of Administrative Assistant and Financial Secretary for St. John’s.
Lisa Graybill
Treasurer
Rev. Gary Nottis
Pastoral Care Associate
Rev. Gary Nottis has been the congregation’s Pastoral Care Associate since January 1, 2023. He became a member of St. John’s in 1996 and has served the congregation in various leadership capacities over the years. In August of 2020, Gary was ordained after completing an Alternative Pathway to Ordination as prescribed by the Central Association of the United Church of Christ (UCC). He became the seventh individual associated with St. John’s to go on to ordained ministry. Prior to his appointment as Pastoral Care Associate, Gary served as pastor for two UCC congregations in Central Pennsylvania. He has also served as a supply preacher for over 30 different UCC churches in the area.
Gary is a graduate of Bucknell University, where he earned a BS in Geology with Honors. Outside of ministry, he is an active geologist, specializing in the documentation of historical earthquakes. He is also an instructor for Bucknell’s Institute of Life-Long Learning, where he teaches courses on earthquakes, geologic hazards, ice ages, and the geology of the solar system.
Gary’s ministry interests include pastoral care, adult Christian education, the historical Jesus, and early Celtic Christianity.
Gary lives in Lewisburg with his wife, Katharyn.