Rev. Peden Emile Harley, Pastor
Emile came to Winter Park Presbyterian in the summer of 2007 as the Associate Pastor. He began serving as Pastor of WPPC in July of 2014. Having previously served several summers at Presbyterian summer camps, he is passionate about engaging with children, youth, and adults of all ages in creative and meaningful ways. In his teaching and ministry Emile seeks to discover along with members of our church what it means to live as a disciple of Christ in this time and place through service to others, Biblical study, worship, and fellowship.
In Emile’s office, you will find a curious mix (mess?) of guitar and Greek New Testment, traditional hymnal and contemporary song book, Frisbee and chalice, ancient prayerbook and recreation notebook. He believes that the church is most whole (and most Holy) when many people are invited to bring varied gifts for worship, song, service, fellowship, and fun and do so seeking to love God and neighbor with all their heart, mind, and strength. He strives to call the church to be a place of welcome where all of people are greeted as beloved children of God.
Emile is extremely blessed to be the father of three school-age children whom he loves to the moon and back. They think he’s pretty silly.
B.A. – Davidson College, 2003
M.Div. – Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education, 2007
M.A.C.E. – Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education, 2007
email: emile@winterparkpres.org
Amber Faulhaber, Music Director
Some of Amber Faulhaber’s earliest memories are of playing in the sanctuary of Asbury Methodist Church in Waterford, Pennsylvania while her mother and grandmother were rehearsing with the bell choir. Those early moments in the church laid the foundation for a lifelong passion for music. Beginning piano lessons at eight, Amber’s love for music deepened and when she was a freshman in high school, she became the church’s pianist, lead the children’s choir, and joined the bell choir alongside her mother and grandmother.
After attending college at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and earning a degree in music education, Amber headed south to warmer weather. Beginning her teaching career in Charlotte, she taught for twelve years before she moved to Hampstead in 2019 taking a position as the music teacher at College Park Elementary school. When she’s not teaching or playing music, she can be found hanging out with her two dogs, Toby and Fanny, or going to car shows in the ’92 Mustang she and her boyfriend Nate restored.
As music director at Winter Park Presbyterian, Amber is excited to come alongside the congregation to use music to enhance the worship experience. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve and be a part of this community.
Dorothy Wright, Administrative Assistant
Dorothy Wright has served as Administrative Assistant and Secretary at Winter Park for more than ten years. Beyond her title, she is the bulletin and newsletter publisher, building manager, and point person who keeps all of the rest of the staff pointed in the right direction. She greets church members, preschool parents, and visitors who walk in the door, and she does it all with care and compassion.
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