pastor
Pastor Lynette R. Chapman
Welcome to Trinity online! In June, the people of Trinity called me to be their new pastor. I look forward to getting to know everyone – and to welcoming new people to Trinity’s faith community as well. I invite anyone to come and worship with us on any Sunday morning, hearing the Word of God for your life and celebrating the grace of Jesus Christ. The people of Trinity stand ready to welcome you to worship, to service, to learning, and to sharing God’s love in Quakertown.
About Pastor Chapman:
- Attended Penn State University earning BS in Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology (to be rural community developer)
- Graduated from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg 1999
- Ordained April 2000, Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod
- Married to Rev. Paul E. Chapman, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Spinnerstown, PA
I am a church re-imaginer who wants to help the 21st century church live out its mission to speak the gospel of Jesus into hearts and lives. I like tradition and innovation, great old hymns and a kickin’ bass line. I like icons and video clips, contemplation and celebration. I think people grow in faith when they spend more time in prayer and more time in Bible study. Most importantly, I love Jesus and feel God’s care and the Spirit’s activity in my life daily. I have an adopted daughter, Raylynn, (9 years old) and an amazing husband, Paul. We’ve been married 14 years and still like being together :). My parents, brother, and sister-in-law live in the Allentown area, so we see them fairly often. We have three cats – all rescues – and a comfortable 111-year-old row home in Perkasie, PA. I like the Chicago blues and Russian church music, NPR, books (Jane Austen and historical thrillers!), crime dramas, reality television, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends.
Here’s what I love in Ministry:
- Preaching: I enjoy preaching and am comfortable using many different approaches and styles to convey the beauty of God’s Word in such a way as to inspire faith, encourage discipleship, and challenge perspectives.
- Relating to People; Creating a Warm, Nurturing Faith Environment: I like people – all sorts of people – and have been described as a warm person with a slightly skewed sense of humor. I enjoy conversing with elders and young children, I like holding newborn babies and am privileged to hold the hands of the dying. I like to learn peoples’ stories, find out what makes them who they uniquely are. I find challenge in helping people connect with God and their purpose in God’s kingdom.
- Innovation in Worship: Although I can bow with the best, I am at heart an eclectic when it comes to worship. I like the mix of old and new, ancient and modern. I like contemplative moments and grunge beats. I especially like being innovative in worship – in such a way as it speaks to the people in that context more deeply, drawing them closer into an encounter with the holy God.
musicians
Michael L. Kuhnert
Organist
Michael L. Kuhnert has served as Minister of Music and Organist for Trinity Lutheran Church in Quakertown, Pennsylvania for nearly 12 years. Mr. Kunhert has also served as Director of Music Ministries for congregations in Harrisburg, where he began his musical career, in Highspire, and Conshohocken in Pennsylvania, as well as in Moline Illinois.
Mr. Kuhnert serves on the Executive Board for the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. With John Schwartz, Mr. Kuhnert has graciously shared inspiring organ/piano duet arrangements for Zion Choral as part of A Joyous Acclamation!
Mr. Kuhnert shares his professional life as a licensed Pennsylvania Funeral Director. His passion for music as well as his compassion for families who have experienced the loss of a loved one are evident as he is asked many times to serve as organist as well as the funeral director for arranged services. He serves the Suess Funeral Home in Perkasie, Pennsylvania and the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home in Telford, Pennsylvania. Mr. Kuhnert currently resides in Quakertown. He is the proud father of two wonderful children and three adorable grandchildren.
John L. Schwartz
Pianist
John L. Schwartz currently serves as the Minister of Music and Pianist for Trinity Lutheran Church in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. With Michael Kuhnert, he also shares A Joyous Acclamation! Ministry through music. Mr. Schwartz is a graduate of West Chester University where he earned the Bachelor of Science in Music Education degree with a concentration in vocal and piano performance.
Mr. Schwartz is a scholarship recipient for the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts and has shared his love for music in the public, private, and special education sectors of the teaching profession. Mr. Schwartz has served school districts as a high school music educator in Norristown, Pennsylvania as well as in Florence, New Jersey. He also enjoyed working with special needs and challenged youth at The Silver Springs – Martin Luther School in Plymouth Township as well as The Pathway School in Audubon, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Schwartz currently serves as piano accompanist for Zion Choral, a Christian choral organization that shares the gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through the ministry of music. Mr. Schwartz resides in West Norriton, Pennsylvania.
administration
Barbara Heisey Barbara Hillegass Bertha Gawlik
Secretary Financial Secretary Bookkeeper