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Our Staff
Rev Dr Lori Wagner, Pastor
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
John Callahan, Director of Music Ministries
Pastor Lori welcomes you to St. James and looks forward to meeting you!
Our pastor holds an MDiv from Drew Theological Seminary and a DMin from Portland Seminary. She holds prior undergraduate and graduate degrees and studies from the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Lebanon Valley College, Albright College, and the Universi
Pastor Lori welcomes you to St. James and looks forward to meeting you!
Our pastor holds an MDiv from Drew Theological Seminary and a DMin from Portland Seminary. She holds prior undergraduate and graduate degrees and studies from the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Lebanon Valley College, Albright College, and the University of Marburg in Germany.
Pastor Lori is an adjunct professor for Wesley Seminary, the Director of Graduate Studies at United Lutheran Seminary, and a weekly contributor to sermons.com.
Pastor Lori has published both Christian fiction and nonfiction and has served several years as a Content Editor for the Christian publisher Invite Press.
Pastor Lori lives in Wallingford, PA and is excited to be part of the St. James community!
John Callahan, Director of Music Ministries
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
John Callahan, Director of Music Ministries
John Callahan studied at Florida State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in piano performance. Before starting at St. James in 2018, he served as pianist at Trinity United Methodist Church in Seattle, WA for four years. In Seattle he also worked as a music director and pianist of musical theater, and was involved with man
John Callahan studied at Florida State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in piano performance. Before starting at St. James in 2018, he served as pianist at Trinity United Methodist Church in Seattle, WA for four years. In Seattle he also worked as a music director and pianist of musical theater, and was involved with many regional productions at The 5th Avenue Theatre.
As a composer, he has written a variety of instrumental and vocal music that has been performed in over 30 U.S. cities. Notable compositions include Pulsar, which was premiered by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. He was also commissioned to compose an anthem to celebrate the 75th anniversary of St. James in November 2019.
John lives in Havertown with his wife and three children and is a full-time Software Developer during the week.
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
Carole Flounders has an MA in Childhood Education and loves being part of St. James' ministries for children.
Carole teaches our 9 AM Kids Club, as well as offering an optional kids' session during the latter half of the church service.
Ailene Dunlap, Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Ailene Dunlap, Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
Ailene Dunlap is the secretary of St. James UCC. It has been her joy to work with the folks of St. James for many years. Ailene has lived in the neighborhood for her entire married life (50 years), where she and husband Bruce raised two daughters. She enjoys biking, walking in nature, crocheting, exercising at Community Y classes, and
Ailene Dunlap is the secretary of St. James UCC. It has been her joy to work with the folks of St. James for many years. Ailene has lived in the neighborhood for her entire married life (50 years), where she and husband Bruce raised two daughters. She enjoys biking, walking in nature, crocheting, exercising at Community Y classes, and most of all getting together with friends and family, especially her six-year-old granddaughter Maddie!
Lucy Horton, Soloist
Ailene Dunlap, Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Terri Leone, Ministry Candidate
More about Lucy coming soon!
Terri Leone, Ministry Candidate
Ailene Dunlap, Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Terri Leone, Ministry Candidate
Terri Leone holds a Masters of Divinity from Drew Theological School with a focus in Ministerial Leadership. Terri is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, working with clients of all ages to deliver compassionate and trauma-informed care. Terri has a special interest in Domestic Violence, as a survivor and as an advocate, and has worked wi
Terri Leone holds a Masters of Divinity from Drew Theological School with a focus in Ministerial Leadership. Terri is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, working with clients of all ages to deliver compassionate and trauma-informed care. Terri has a special interest in Domestic Violence, as a survivor and as an advocate, and has worked with Laurel House in Montgomery County to develop their Interfaith Domestic Abuse Coalition. Most important to her are her three young adult children, Anna, Katie and Michael. She lives in Havertown with her 9 year-old black lab, Moose (her true favorite child).