Serving the community for 145 years

Pastor Gary Knerr

Gary Knerr grew up in suburban Reading, PA at West Lawn UMC, where his parents, younger sister, and he were actively involved.  Graduating with a degree in philosophy and psychology from Albright College, he worked with special needs youth and adults before heading to grad school.   At Princeton Theological Seminary, he concentrated in preaching and earned a Master of Divinity degree.  He…

Suellen Durdaller

Suellen is brand new to our position as Business Administrator she started in April 2023. She is originally from Long Island, New York and has lived in Downingtown for the last 18 years. Before finding TUMC she was employed by her family’s Chiropractor for 11 years where she enjoyed a fun fast paced environment and interacting with the patients and her co-workers.…

Cheryl Faust

Cheryl Faust recently joined the staff in early January 2020 as our church Business Administrator.  Cheryl has been a member of Thorndale UMC for over 30 years serving in a variety of leadership positions.  She grew up in Northeastern Pa., and is a veteran of the United States Army where she served for four years both stateside and in Germany. For 26…

Josh Dwyer

Josh graduated from Coatesville Area High School in 2007, and began working at Communications Test Design, Inc. shortly after. In 2011, Josh enrolled at Full Sail University, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Show Production and Touring. After graduation, Josh accepted a job at PSAV, a global company that specializes in full-service event production. At PSAV, he continued to improve…

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