Rev. James Vitale
Pastor
beaverlutheranpastor@gmail.com
Pastor Jim started working at Beaver Lutheran Church in October, 2019. He is a graduate of Houghton College (B.A. in Religion) and Luther Seminary (M.Div). Prior to coming to Beaver Lutheran, Jim served as intern pastor at the American Church in Berlin, Germany (2017-18), youth director at University Lutheran Church of Hope in Minneapolis, MN (2014-17), and youth director at Hope Lutheran Church in Arcade, NY (2013-2014). Jim is married to Isabel and they have two young boys. Jim is passionate about preaching, teaching, worship, and helping people find their place in the story of God's unfolding mercy. In his spare time, Jim likes to be with his family, walk (anywhere, preferably in the woods), read (Wendell Berry, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Ursula Le Guin, and Phillip Pullman are among his favorites), listen to music (Andrew Peterson, Avett Brothers, the Head and the Heart, Mumford & Sons, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, in addition to many others), and binge-watch Netflix (Stranger Things, 30 Rock, Scrubs, Frasier, Avatar, Firefly and whatever else you recommend!). His favorite place on earth is Taughannock Falls State Park on the southern tip of Cayuga Lake in New York. Pr. Jim would love to have a chat with you about your life, your faith, your big questions (and your little ones!). Feel free to drop him an email and set up an appointment.
Pastor
beaverlutheranpastor@gmail.com
Pastor Jim started working at Beaver Lutheran Church in October, 2019. He is a graduate of Houghton College (B.A. in Religion) and Luther Seminary (M.Div). Prior to coming to Beaver Lutheran, Jim served as intern pastor at the American Church in Berlin, Germany (2017-18), youth director at University Lutheran Church of Hope in Minneapolis, MN (2014-17), and youth director at Hope Lutheran Church in Arcade, NY (2013-2014). Jim is married to Isabel and they have two young boys. Jim is passionate about preaching, teaching, worship, and helping people find their place in the story of God's unfolding mercy. In his spare time, Jim likes to be with his family, walk (anywhere, preferably in the woods), read (Wendell Berry, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Ursula Le Guin, and Phillip Pullman are among his favorites), listen to music (Andrew Peterson, Avett Brothers, the Head and the Heart, Mumford & Sons, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, in addition to many others), and binge-watch Netflix (Stranger Things, 30 Rock, Scrubs, Frasier, Avatar, Firefly and whatever else you recommend!). His favorite place on earth is Taughannock Falls State Park on the southern tip of Cayuga Lake in New York. Pr. Jim would love to have a chat with you about your life, your faith, your big questions (and your little ones!). Feel free to drop him an email and set up an appointment.
Sara Mattern
Church Secretary
secretary.beaverlc@verizon.net
Sara grew up in Belleville, Mifflin County and moved to Snyder County following her marriage in 1994. Prior to the birth of her son in 1997, she had been employed by a weekly newspaper, the “County Observer”. While at the Observer she was the head typesetter and did advertising layout as well as job printing. Following the birth of her son Sara felt the need to find a church home in Snyder County. After some searching, God led her to Beaver where she immediately felt a connection with the church and its people. When the need for a new secretary arose in 2008, she decided it was time to get back to work and feels blessed to be able to share the skills learned at the newspaper with her church family. Sara, her husband and son live on a farm in West Beaver Township, McClure, where they raise a few steers. She also admits to being a “dog addict”, presently having seven (including one grandpup) that include three beagles, three basset hounds and a chocolate lab pup.
Church Secretary
secretary.beaverlc@verizon.net
Sara grew up in Belleville, Mifflin County and moved to Snyder County following her marriage in 1994. Prior to the birth of her son in 1997, she had been employed by a weekly newspaper, the “County Observer”. While at the Observer she was the head typesetter and did advertising layout as well as job printing. Following the birth of her son Sara felt the need to find a church home in Snyder County. After some searching, God led her to Beaver where she immediately felt a connection with the church and its people. When the need for a new secretary arose in 2008, she decided it was time to get back to work and feels blessed to be able to share the skills learned at the newspaper with her church family. Sara, her husband and son live on a farm in West Beaver Township, McClure, where they raise a few steers. She also admits to being a “dog addict”, presently having seven (including one grandpup) that include three beagles, three basset hounds and a chocolate lab pup.
