UMCB STAFF:
Rev. Phyllis
Pastor of Congregational Care & Disability Ministry
Phyllis serves as the Pastor of Congregational Care and Disability Ministry at UMCPB. She is a mother of three, a grandmother of two, and a dog‑mom to two pups. She loves the beach, kayaking, and watching movies—just not the scary ones. She finds joy in hearing people’s stories and seeing how God works through every season of life. Her heart for ministry is rooted in the belief that everyone matters, and her life motto is, “God loves you and so do I!”
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
NIV
Three words friends would use to describe her
Compassionate, passionate, and spiritual.
Something surprising about her
She played on the PA State Championship Girls’ Basketball team in 1978 and 1979.
One thing she can’t live without
Her children, grandchildren, and iced tea.
Favorite Sports Team
Super Bowl commercials.
Official Stuff
Phyllis holds a BA in Psychology and a BS in Special Education from Millersville University. She attended Moravian Seminary before transferring to Lancaster Theological Seminary (UCC). She began pastoring in 1997, moved to Florida in 2004, and was ordained in the UCC in 2008. Her professional background includes teaching special education and serving as a hospice chaplain.