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Rev. Curt Preston Senior Pastor Curt has been the Pastor of Lakewood UCC since 2008. A Colorado native, he’s delighted to be pastoring near home. For more information on Curt, click here. Email: curt@lakewooducc.com |
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Rev. Mollie Landers Hatt Associate Pastor Mollie is a Northeast transplant who loves exploring all that Colorado has to offer, especially with her two pups and spouse. Building community is what she loves best. In her next life, she hopes to be a Broadway star or a mermaid. Email: mollie@lakewooducc.com |
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Allison Booth Director of Communications Allison hails from Georgia and recently moved here with her husband, Jacob. She has almost a decade of experience working with churches all over the country, as well as a strong background in the arts after pursuing fine arts and theatrical design throughout her schooling. When not in the office, you’ll find her working on her children’s book, creating art, or hanging out with her cat, Olaf! She is incredibly excited to be a part of the Lakewood UCC team. Email: office@lakewooducc.com |
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Sandy Vanlerberghe Finance Manager Sandy is originally from Massachusetts and came to Colorado to attend Denver University. She has experience working in a variety of jobs on top of her four years of bookkeeping experience such as working in the private sector, government, non-profit, corporate, and as a stay at home mom. Her family includes husband, Daren, and sons, Kyle and Neil, who attend the University of Colorado and the University of Northern Colorado respectively. She enjoys hiking, bird watching, and reading and is a part of the Lakewood UCC book group! Email: sidney@lakewooducc.com |
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Allyson Koplen Director of Music Ministries Allyson lives in the Highlands in Denver, where she teaches piano in her home studio. She grew up in Ekalaka, Montana where her parents still operate a cattle ranch. Allyson has a Master of Music degree in piano performance from Florida State University, a Bachelor of Music degree in piano pedagogy from the University of Montana, and a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing also from the University of Montana. She and her husband Jake love playing music together (he plays the saxophone), and they try to play outside as much as possible. Email: travis@lakewooducc.com |
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Alan Thompson Choir Director & Organist Alan was born and raised in Colorado but moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to attend Union College, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music. He did post-graduate work in voice, organ and music history at The University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He also holds a degree in Pharmacy Sciences from Creighton University. He was Music Director/Organist at Antelope Park Church for 32 years. Alan decided to move back to Colorado in 2018 and lives in Lakewood with his partner, Michael Percival, who is a Specialties Buyer for Whole Foods Market. They have four furry children, Miko, Misha, Rusty, and Sasha. |