MUHLENBERG LUTHERAN CHURCH
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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

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Alex Zuber
Associate Pastor
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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 Harry Potter, Star Wars, and every sport under the sun.  Email Pastor Alex at zuber@muhlenberglutheran.org
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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

Crystl Whitmire 
Administrative Assistant

Crystl has served on our staff since 2009 and brings a wealth of experience and bright spirit in her support of our ministries.  Feel free to contact her at 540-434-3496 or
 whitmire@muhlenberglutheran.org
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Diane Bayer 
Christian Formation Minister
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Diane has served on our staff since 2006. She provides leadership for all our faith formation ministries.  She has also served on the VA Synod Education Committee and currently serves on the Synod’s “Roots & Wings” Committee for nurturing faith of families with younger children. Diane is married to Chip and they have four children. In her spare time she enjoys being with her grandchildren.  Email Diane at
 bayer@muhlenberglutheran.org

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​​Elizabeth Williams 
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Music Minister
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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

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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

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Kath Wissinger
​Handbell Director

Rachel Peters
Cherub Choir Director
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Chip Bayer 
Sexton 
Contact Chip at
 
sexton@muhlenberglutheran.org

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Jim Doyle
​Assistant Sexton

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Crystal Weaver
Nursery Coordinator

Heaven Emrich
​Assistant Nursery Coordinator
Krisztina Szekely
Director of Second Home
Muhlenberg Lutheran Church
281 East Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Contact the Church Office:
​​540-434-3496

info@muhlenberglutheran.org
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Sunday Schedule:
Worship ~ 8am, 9:30am, & 11am.
​Christian Formation ~ 9:30am

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Worship Wednesdays ~ 12 noon
  • Home
  • Visiting?
    • Directions
    • Becoming a Member
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Congregation Council
    • COVID-19
    • History
    • Stained Glass & Art Around Church
  • Worship & Sermons
    • Advent + Christmas 2020
    • Longest Night Service
    • What to Expect
    • The Wellstream: Digital Worship
    • Sermons
    • Sacraments and Special Services during COVID
    • Serve in Worship
    • Music
  • Connect
    • The Chimes
    • Connect with us on Social Media
    • Faith Formation at Home
    • Christian Formation & Education
    • Member Directory
    • Pastoral Care During COVID-19
    • Digital Fellowship
    • Calendar
    • Ministries
    • Small Groups
    • Lutheran Campus Ministry
    • Youth Ministry
    • Pastor's Book Club
    • 2021 Congregational Meeting
  • GIVE
  • DIGITAL WORSHIP