Rev. Mark Williams, Senior Pastor
Rev. Williams has served 30 years in United Methodist Ministry and at Grace since 2007. He loves the people at Grace and the encouraging spirit, diversity, and openness of the community. Mark lives in the church parsonage with his wife, Pat, and family. Kathryn, Allison, Ben, James, Joe, Kailey; two weimaraners: Moses and Pharaoh; and one stressed out cat, Raja, round out his family.
Dr. Kathleen Bolduan, Director of Music
Cathy has served Grace UMC as director of music for over 10 years. She loves working here because of the staff and of course, the quality of the music program - the Choir who are great people to work with and the wonderful organ. If you are interested in getting involved in Grace UMC’s music ministry, please contact Cathy. Cathy has a growing family. Her son Patrick and wife Yuko are expecting a child in September in Tokyo; son Paul and his wife, Lupe, live in Texas with son Paul; and son John currently lives in Spain.
Rev. Glen Lashley started this September as Pastor of Outreach. Glen spent many years in Missouri Methodism as an Ordained Elder, Pastor, Leader, and District Superintendent. Following retirement Glen has led Outreach Ministries at Green Trails UMC (where his team won the Missouri United Methodist Denman Award in Evangelism) and St. Charles First UMC. We are blessed that Glen will be working with Grace a few hours every week following up on first-time visitors and shepherding visitors and guests along our discipleship process.
Pat Williams, Connection Coordinator
Pat accompanied her husband Rev. Mark Williams to Grace in July of 2007. She manages the office at Grace as well as much of the ongoing work of our Spiritual Formation ministries. Contact Pat regarding questions about the children, family, and youth programs.
Laura Patterson, College and Young Adult Coordinator Laura has been serving as College Coordinator at Grace since July 2010. Laura moved to St. Louis in 2008 after graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in music. She completed a master's degree in musicology at WashU in 2010 and is currently working towards a master's degree in divinity at Eden Theological Seminary. Laura sincerely loves working with college-aged people and is excited to expand her work with young adults. Click here to email Laura.
Tyrone Hamm, Sr., Franklin A. Jones, Sr., Margie Neal, support team
Tyrone, Frank and Margie have supported Grace UMC through their services for a combined 17 years.
Rev. Glen Lashley started this September as Pastor of Outreach. Glen spent many years in Missouri Methodism as an Ordained Elder, Pastor, Leader, and District Superintendent. Following retirement Glen has led Outreach Ministries at Green Trails UMC (where his team won the Missouri United Methodist Denman Award in Evangelism) and St. Charles First UMC. We are blessed that Glen will be working with Grace a few hours every week following up on first-time visitors and shepherding visitors and guests along our discipleship process.
Laura Patterson, College and Young Adult Coordinator Laura has been serving as College Coordinator at Grace since July 2010. Laura moved to St. Louis in 2008 after graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in music. She completed a master's degree in musicology at WashU in 2010 and is currently working towards a master's degree in divinity at Eden Theological Seminary. Laura sincerely loves working with college-aged people and is excited to expand her work with young adults. Click