Pastor

When my own children began attending Sunday school, I recognized the tremendous importance of Christian education, and as well, the call on my life to be part of this ministry. Today, as a grandmother, I’m still teaching Sunday school, and love it!  It’s my hope and prayer that children understand they’re created in God’s image and that Jesus knows and loves them. 

I’ve worked as an artist, in the field of natural-science and botanical illustration and clearly see God’s creative brilliance in all of nature.  Occasionally, I will still participate in exhibits that feature environmental art.  In addition to working at Summerville PresbyteriaIn Church, I like to garden and spend lots of time with my grandchildren.  

Jackie has directed handbells for over 30 years at four different churches. She has enjoyed working with the Summerville group since 2013.  Her time has also been spent teaching handbell technique classes for workshops and conferences held in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Jackie is married to husband Robert, has a daughter and a son, both married. She enjoys spending time with her three grandchildren.

In addition to handbells, Jackie enjoys biking and playing the piano.  She spends a lot of time volunteering by playing the piano at a nursing home and accompanying an elementary school chorus.

The choir welcomes new-comers to add to their numbers. They meet Wednesday evenings at Summerville at 6:30pm and offer "on-the-job" training.