Lauren Eanes
Senior Pastor
Pastor Lauren Eanes was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA (Go Steelers!) After graduating from Valparaiso University, Lauren served with Lutheran Volunteer Corps in Wilmington, DE, then headed off to seminary at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. She served Hope Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills, MI and Peace Lutheran Church in Charlottesville, VA before arriving at Muhlenberg in January 2019. Pastor Lauren is married to Nathan, and their blended family includes Keira, Brendan, Donovan, and Ana, as well as their four crazy cats. Email Pastor Lauren at eanes@muhlenberglutheran.org
Senior Pastor
Pastor Lauren Eanes was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA (Go Steelers!) After graduating from Valparaiso University, Lauren served with Lutheran Volunteer Corps in Wilmington, DE, then headed off to seminary at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. She served Hope Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills, MI and Peace Lutheran Church in Charlottesville, VA before arriving at Muhlenberg in January 2019. Pastor Lauren is married to Nathan, and their blended family includes Keira, Brendan, Donovan, and Ana, as well as their four crazy cats. Email Pastor Lauren at eanes@muhlenberglutheran.org
Alex Zuber
Associate Pastor
Pastor Alex Zuber is a proud 2013 graduate of James Madison University. He enrolled at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia in 2014, pioneering a Co-Op M.Div. program. He served the Stony Man Parish (Beth Eden & Grace Lutheran) in Luray for 4 years as Vicar then Pastor, later serving as Interim Pastor at Good Shepherd, Lexington. He was called to Muhlenberg in June 2019. Pastor Alex is married to Renna, and enjoys reading, movies, kayaking, chasing sunsets, and spoiling his dog (Arya) and cat (Toothless). He is a self-described “huge nerd” with a deep passion for Marvel, Star Wars, and every sport under the sun. Email Pastor Alex at zuber@muhlenberglutheran.org
Associate Pastor
Pastor Alex Zuber is a proud 2013 graduate of James Madison University. He enrolled at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia in 2014, pioneering a Co-Op M.Div. program. He served the Stony Man Parish (Beth Eden & Grace Lutheran) in Luray for 4 years as Vicar then Pastor, later serving as Interim Pastor at Good Shepherd, Lexington. He was called to Muhlenberg in June 2019. Pastor Alex is married to Renna, and enjoys reading, movies, kayaking, chasing sunsets, and spoiling his dog (Arya) and cat (Toothless). He is a self-described “huge nerd” with a deep passion for Marvel, Star Wars, and every sport under the sun. Email Pastor Alex at zuber@muhlenberglutheran.org
Elizabeth Williams
Musi c Minister
Elizabeth oversees our worship and music ministries. She is a native of Covington Va., began studying piano at the age of nine and organ at twelve. Her first organist position began at fourteen and she has never looked back! Elizabeth holds a Master of Music degree from James Madison University, where she studied piano with Steve Buchanan and organ with Richard McPherson. Before joining Muhlenberg in 2008, she was organist at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock, Va. In addition to serving at Muhlenberg, Elizabeth is also principal accompanist for Masterworks Chorus of the Shenandoah Valley and teaches privately. She is a member of the American Guild of Organists and the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. Elizabeth is the proud parent of two daughters, Madeline & Katherine. She is married to Jeff Williams and they reside in Penn Laird Va. Email Elizabeth at williams@muhlenberglutheran.org
Musi c Minister
Elizabeth oversees our worship and music ministries. She is a native of Covington Va., began studying piano at the age of nine and organ at twelve. Her first organist position began at fourteen and she has never looked back! Elizabeth holds a Master of Music degree from James Madison University, where she studied piano with Steve Buchanan and organ with Richard McPherson. Before joining Muhlenberg in 2008, she was organist at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock, Va. In addition to serving at Muhlenberg, Elizabeth is also principal accompanist for Masterworks Chorus of the Shenandoah Valley and teaches privately. She is a member of the American Guild of Organists and the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. Elizabeth is the proud parent of two daughters, Madeline & Katherine. She is married to Jeff Williams and they reside in Penn Laird Va. Email Elizabeth at williams@muhlenberglutheran.org
Linda Depoy
Parish Administrator
Linda has been on our staff since 2002. She brings wonderful skill and experience and helps our congregation and staff stay organized and healthy. She can respond to most questions and schedules appointments for the pastors among many other responsibilities. Feel free to contact her at 540-434-3496 or depoy@muhlenberglutheran.org
Parish Administrator
Linda has been on our staff since 2002. She brings wonderful skill and experience and helps our congregation and staff stay organized and healthy. She can respond to most questions and schedules appointments for the pastors among many other responsibilities. Feel free to contact her at 540-434-3496 or depoy@muhlenberglutheran.org
Ashley Saunders
Children's Minister
Ashley Saunders brings 20 years experience in early childhood education to the role of Children’s Minister. She grew up in a non-denominational church in the midwest and moved to VA after marrying her husband in 2003. She has three children and three cats. Her family has been attending Muhlenberg Lutheran for the last four years. When she’s not working, Ashley enjoys trying new foods and watching The Great British Baking Show. Email Ashley at saunders@muhlenberglutheran.org
Children's Minister
Ashley Saunders brings 20 years experience in early childhood education to the role of Children’s Minister. She grew up in a non-denominational church in the midwest and moved to VA after marrying her husband in 2003. She has three children and three cats. Her family has been attending Muhlenberg Lutheran for the last four years. When she’s not working, Ashley enjoys trying new foods and watching The Great British Baking Show. Email Ashley at saunders@muhlenberglutheran.org
Christian Perritt
Communication Minister
Christian came to Muhlenberg in 2020 and brings a great deal of communications and brand management experience. Christian can be reached at 540-434-3496 or perritt@muhlenberglutheran.org
Communication Minister
Christian came to Muhlenberg in 2020 and brings a great deal of communications and brand management experience. Christian can be reached at 540-434-3496 or perritt@muhlenberglutheran.org
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Elizabeth "Liz" Engleking
Administrative Assistant Liz is our Administrative Assistant, and has been doing similar work for over 20 years. She is from Maryland, in the DC Metro area, and spent a lot of time at the Delaware beaches. She graduated from Bridgewater College, and has been in the Valley ever since. Her last position was at a group tour operator, planning trips around the world. Email Liz at engleking@muhlenberglutheran.org |
Jane Eanes
Finance Manager
Jane has lived in Harrisonburg since 2011 and couldn't imagine a better place to live. She is a church member at Park View Mennonite Church, where she served as Finance Manager since January of 2012. Jane is married to Russ and they have 4 sons, 2 daughters, and 7 lovely grandchildren (5 in Harrisonburg!). When not at work at Muhlenberg, Jane loves to garden, quilt, and take long walks. Additionally, Jane is also a professional birth doula. Email Jane at finance@muhlenberglutheran.org
Finance Manager
Jane has lived in Harrisonburg since 2011 and couldn't imagine a better place to live. She is a church member at Park View Mennonite Church, where she served as Finance Manager since January of 2012. Jane is married to Russ and they have 4 sons, 2 daughters, and 7 lovely grandchildren (5 in Harrisonburg!). When not at work at Muhlenberg, Jane loves to garden, quilt, and take long walks. Additionally, Jane is also a professional birth doula. Email Jane at finance@muhlenberglutheran.org
Shayla Forrest
Nursery Coordinator
Shayla Forrest is originally from New Kent, Virginia and is currently in Harrisonburg as a Graduate student at JMU and will graduate in the spring with a Master’s of Art in Teaching. This past May, she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Art in English, and two years before that her Associate’s of Arts and Sciences.
Nursery Coordinator
Shayla Forrest is originally from New Kent, Virginia and is currently in Harrisonburg as a Graduate student at JMU and will graduate in the spring with a Master’s of Art in Teaching. This past May, she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Art in English, and two years before that her Associate’s of Arts and Sciences.
Jeff Williams
Sexton
Jeff is a retired Marine. Since his Marine Corps retirement, he has accepted challenges in a variety of fields to include High School Teacher, Retirement Advisor, Insurance Sales, and Logistics Management. Jeff relocated to the Shenandoah Valley in 2013. Here he has found several joys as an active Real Estate Agent, Sexton for Muhlenberg, and traveling with his wife Elizabeth. Email Jeff at sexton@muhlenberglutheran.org
Sexton
Jeff is a retired Marine. Since his Marine Corps retirement, he has accepted challenges in a variety of fields to include High School Teacher, Retirement Advisor, Insurance Sales, and Logistics Management. Jeff relocated to the Shenandoah Valley in 2013. Here he has found several joys as an active Real Estate Agent, Sexton for Muhlenberg, and traveling with his wife Elizabeth. Email Jeff at sexton@muhlenberglutheran.org
Jim Doyle
Assistant Sexton
Assistant Sexton
Linlin Uta
Music Ministry Accompanist
Music Ministry Accompanist
Kath Wissinger
Handbell Director
Handbell Director