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Reverend Larry Craddock, Pastor
Reverend Larry Craddock, Pastor
Carolyn and I are excited for the opportunity to partner with you in ministry. We both grew up in Pittsylvania County, Virginia near Chatham.
My spiritual roots go back to my grandmother’s front porch, where she shared many stories from the Bible. I invited Jesus into my life at the age of 8 at Oakland Methodist Church.
Sadly, I drifted away from God and the church as a teenager. But God never drafted away from me. At the age of 25 God turned my life around. The following year -- sensing God’s calling into ministry – I entered college. I graduated from Asbury College with a BA degree in 1983. I received my Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in 1987. I was ordained an Elder in the Virginia Annual Conference in 1989.
Carolyn and I served Virginia churches in Franklin County, Lynchburg, Prince William, Fairfax, Fredrick, and Loudoun.
We have lived in Winchester since the summer of 2018.
We have 3 grown children and three grandchildren -- Each child has a child. We spend a lot of time with our kids and grandkids. If you don’t see Carolyn at church on Sunday morning it is most likely because she is somewhere with the grandkids.
We try to go to the beach for a week each summer at OBX with all the kids, spouses and grandkids. It’s always fun and we are looking forward to a trip planned this summer in July.
Carolyn retired 2 years ago and is living a life of leisure doing, exactly what she wants to do -- when she wants to do it. (Her words – not mine – ha-ha) In her former life, she was an office manager for a civil engineering company where she worked for 23 years. She now manages our household and sometimes our dog Max, volunteers at Winchester Medical Center, and enjoys going to the gym daily
to get her fix of exercise and socialization with other retirees who frequent the gym around 7:00 a.m. on weekdays. She has enjoyed getting to know the people at our current church and, of course is looking forward to meeting all of you.
Blessings,
Pastor Larry and Carolyn Craddock
Email: Pastor@frumc.org
Donna Green, Director of Music Ministry
Donna Green, Director of Music Ministry
Rhonda Thompsen, Office Manager
Rhonda Thompsen, Office Manager
Rhonda Thompsen is the Administrative Assistant at Front Royal UMC. She began working as Administrative Assistant in 1986. Rhonda was born and raised and has always lived in Warren County. She was married to Rois in 1995 by The Reverend Larry Thompson, former pastor and retired Winchester District Superintendent. Together they are very blessed to have a son, Nathan and a daughter, Taylor; and a grandson, Gage.
Rhonda’s favorite things to do: Spend time with Family & Friends (& her dogs), home renovation projects, and the beach.
Office hours: 9:00–4:00 pm, Monday–Thursday; 9:00-12:00 pm, Friday
Office phone: 540-635-2935
Email: rhonda@frumc.org
Scott Fletcher, Building Engineer
Scott Fletcher serves as the FRUMC Building Engineer. Scott previously served as a Master Electrician for Virginia for 29 years. Scott retired from Fairfax County in 2022.
Scott's role combines hands-on management of the church’s buildings and grounds to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for worship, ministry, and community activities. He works closely with church leadership and vendors to maintain the Church's physical structure, grounds, and all equipment, and performs or coordinates repairs for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other systems. He ensures all facilities meet health, safety, and accessibility standards, conducting regular inspections and maintaining compliance with local codes and regulations.
Ad. Bd. Chair - Jim Wells
Lay Leader - Cathy Brishcar
SPRC Chair - Teri Moore
Finance Chair - Jay Moore
Treasurer - Mary Frances Bukva
Finance Secretary - Rita Biggs
Worship Chair - Susan Hrbek
Trustee Chair - Bob Cairns
Evangelism Chair - Tricia Lombardi
Mission Chair - Susan Hrbek
Technology Chair - Tom Breed
UMM President- Tom Breed
UMW President - Pat McMillen
Hospitality Chair - Susan Hrbek
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