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Pastor Cheryl Larsen Lawing has been a pastor within the ELCA for 35 years. All of her places of service have been within New England: in Willimantic, CT; Falmouth, MA; and Pawtucket, RI. Prior to her call to ministry, Pastor Cheryl taught music at the Children’s Home of Cromwell and Covenant Village/Pilgrim Manor and worked as youth pastor at Bethany Covenant Church in New Britain, CT. This part of Connecticut is familiar territory.
Pastor Cheryl was trained by the Interim Ministry Network to serve as an Intentional Minister in order to support churches between pastoral calls. She has also completed the New England Synod’s training for Intentional Interim Ministry. Additionally, Pastor is a member of the International Coaching Federation and is in process of becoming a PQ Coach. She is honored to serve Bethany with her gifts and training at this important juncture in the church’s life and ministry.
Married to Andy Lawing since 1990, together they share four adult children and three grandchildren. They also share a love of UCONN Women’s Basketball, Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox games, and delight in watching movies, listening to music, and taking walks together. They currently live in North Attleboro, MA.
“I am an enthusiastic follower of Jesus and long to live Micah 6:8 as Jesus did. Micah 6:8 says: “What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Jesus embodied Micah 6:8 and I keep working at it!”
Rev. Cheryl Larsen Lawing
Intentional Inerim Pastor
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Minister of Music
Allan has been associated with the music program of Bethany Lutheran Church for over 50 years, most recently as the Minister of Music. He has appeared in concerts and recitals throughout New England and served as tenor soloist at a number of churches and synagogues.
He attended the Hartt College of Music, graduated from the University of Hartford and, in addition to private voice lessons from many teachers, was for many years a student of Belle Julie Soudant in New York (Julliard).
Allan Nelson
Minister of Music
Robin Scotti
Office Manager / Preschool Registrar
Office Manager / Preschool Registrar
Robin is the Office Manager at Bethany Lutheran Church and also the Registrar for Bethany Lutheran Preschool. She has been employed at Bethany since November, 1993.
She is married and has two grown daughters, a son-in-law, three granddaughters and a grandson. Her interests include: cooking, baking, crafts, and spending time with her family and friends.
President
Christine has been a member at Bethany Lutheran Church for over 25 years. She taught Sunday school for many years as her children grew up in the church. She headed up Bethany’s Youth Group activities for several years, including taking our group to an ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA with over 30,000 other Young Lutherans! Christine is retired from being a programmer at ADP for 35 years. She has served on several committees over the years at Bethany, including being on Council for a total of 8 years. She is delighted to currently be serving as President.
Christine Trousdale
President