Reverand Emily Farnell, Pastor
email: pastor@humc.com
Rev. Emily Farnell is delighted to serve as Pastor of Hereford Faith and Life Church. Pastor Emily is a provisional Elder in the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and is passionate about preaching, teaching, and walking with folks through the ups and downs of life.
Prior to accepting her call to ministry, Pastor Emily worked for nearly a decade in the federal government in rural North Carolina and in Washington, DC. During this time, her lay ministry included serving as an altar guild member, confirmation mentor, and a member of the Chancel Choir. Pastor Emily has also served the wider United Methodist Church as a delegate to General and Jurisdictional Conference and as a member of the Board of Directors for the General Board of Church and Society.
Pastor Emily received her B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an M.A. in Government from Georgetown University, and her M.Div. from Yale Divinity School, with a certificate in Methodist Studies. Outside of ministry life, Pastor Emily is an unabashed musical theater nerd, zealous UNC basketball fan, gym rat, coffee lover, and is the proud aunt of Addison and Riley.
To schedule a meeting with Pastor Emily, click here:
www.calendly.com/pastoremilyfarnell. Her sabbath day is on Mondays.
www.calendly.com/pastoremilyfarnell. Her sabbath day is on Mondays.
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come,
nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God
in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:38-39
Susan Brown, Finance Manager
email: sb@herefordumc.com
Sue has been a member of Hereford UMC for the past 35 years. She has served as Sunday School Superintendent, Trustee, Council Member and volunteer for whatever, whenever is needed.
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” ~ Hebrews 12:1b
Linda Marcus, Communications Secretary
e-mail: info@herefordumc.com
Linda came on staff in 2012. She came to know the Lord as a mom with two young children, and He gave her an unquenchable thirst for His Word and a heart for women’s ministry. Before coming to HF&L, she was an active member of Community Bible Study, a worldwide ministry dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ through in-depth Bible Study. Linda served in leadership at the Westminster CBS class for 5 years and then as Teaching Director of the Eldersburg Class for 11 years. She has also served on several Maryland Walk to Emmaus Retreats, as well as Maryland Chrysalis Retreats (the Emmaus ministry to teens).
“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature,
upholding all things by His powerful Word.“
Hebrews 1:3
Julie Morgan, Chancel Choir Director
email: info@herefordumc.com
Julie is a life-long member of Hereford Faith & Life Church. Music has been part of her life for as long as
she can remember. She sang in the children’s choir, Chancel choir, praise band and coffee house band.
She has been the handbell director for over 20 years, and joined the HF&L staff in 2012 as the choir
director. She enjoys the challenge of choosing music that will support the message and enhance worship
for our traditional service each week. Working with the handbell and Chancel choirs has been a great
blessing for her. Julie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Clothing and Textiles from Virginia Tech and a
Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Towson University. She also co-chairs the annual Holiday
House Bazaar and has been writing a weekly devotional for the church since 2020.
she can remember. She sang in the children’s choir, Chancel choir, praise band and coffee house band.
She has been the handbell director for over 20 years, and joined the HF&L staff in 2012 as the choir
director. She enjoys the challenge of choosing music that will support the message and enhance worship
for our traditional service each week. Working with the handbell and Chancel choirs has been a great
blessing for her. Julie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Clothing and Textiles from Virginia Tech and a
Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Towson University. She also co-chairs the annual Holiday
House Bazaar and has been writing a weekly devotional for the church since 2020.
“Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other
by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
Colossians 3:16
Barbara Lindsay Schroyer, TWO BY TWO Preschool Director
410-343-0660 / e-mail: tbtinfoark@gmail.com
Barbara, Steven and their 3 children joined Hereford UMC in 1995. One Sunday morning the Pastor preached about future paths for Community service. It was then that the Lord planted a seed in Barbara’s heart for a Preschool; and in September 2000, TWO BY TWO opened its doors to 26 children. Today we have grown into a very special Preschool filled with love and laughter, 50 children and 11 staff members. The Lord has given us a place of acceptance, grace and joy.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them!
For the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14