Staff

Rev. Glen Schory

Rev. Glen Schory was raised in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since birth. His father, Rev. Bert Schory (deceased) was an ordained minister in the Christian Church (DoC). Rev. Glen spent his formative years growing up in eight southern states and spent eighteen years living in Allentown, PA. He comes to us from the Great River Region where he served as a senior pastor for a Disciples congregation in the New Orleans area. Rev. Glen has an extensive background in the social service sector where he has worked as an early childhood educator, youth minister, nursing home activities coordinator, career counselor, mental health case manger, and homeless outreach case manger. Rev. Schory received his B.S. in Organizational and Applied Psychology from Albright College in Reading, PA. He received his Masters in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University (New Orleans). Rev. Schory previously served as a Regional Elder and on the New Church Start Committee for the Great River Region. Rev. Schory continues to be an early childhood education advocate as well as an advocate for the homeless and those with mental health illnesses. Rev. Schory supports eccumenical efforts between all Christian faiths as well as inter-faith dialogue. He is also deeply passionate concerning congregational change and revitalization. Rev. Schory spends his free time with his wife Beth and his young daughter Gwendolyn.

Jan Douglas

Our church secretary, Jan Douglas, was born in Alma, MI but has lived in the Wooster area most of her life. Jan and her husband John have two grown daughters, Kelly and Trista. Over the years Jan has taken many great vacations but could not narrow it down to just one favorite. In her free time Jan loves to read. The Maine Diner, in Maine :), is Jan's favorite restaurant and she loves to eat fish. The thing Jan loves most about CCC is simply "the people".

Barbara Smetzer

Church treasurer, Barbara Smetzer, was born in Wooster and has lived here for a long time but wasn't willing to tell us how long :). Barbara has one cat who is very spoiled, Susan The Cat, and she lists her favorite vacations as trips to the casino, beaches, or visiting historical places. Barbara enjoys working in the yard, playing board games, collecting troll dolls and campaign buttons, and of course watching the Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes. She is rather fond of milk chocolate and says that her favorite restaurant is a toss up between Steak n Shake, Master's Pizza, Tumbleweed, and Longhorn. Barbara most loves the members here at CCC. She says, "They are the most generous, caring, and compassionate group of people I've ever dealt with. When they hear of someone's misfortune, the response is not 'Gee, that's too bad'...it is 'What can I do to help'."

Ryan Mathys

Ryan Mathys is the Technology and Communications Coordinator here at CCC. Ryan was born in Orrville, OH and other than a few years away at college has made his home here in Wayne County his whole life. Ryan and wife Tracy have five year old twins, Charlotte and Cohen. Along with the twins, beagle Braylon, beagle mix Vera, and two fish, Fishy and Hermie make for an always exciting household. Ryan loves vacationing in Cape May, NJ and loves to eat pizza which he makes it a point to do when visiting the East Coast. Locally pizzerias Grande Ranch and Boscos are his favorite. When not playing sports or watching sports Ryan also likes to hunt and fish. Ryan loves the "tight knit community" we have here at CCC and "loves that we love to help others".

Wayne Gilkey

Wayne Gilkey, is our church custodian. He was born in West Middlesex, PA, but has lived in Wooster for over 40 years. Wayne's family includes his mother Donna, and brother Norm. His favorite vacation was a trip to St. Maarten. Wayne really enjoys music and surfing the web in his spare time. When it comes to eating out, the Waterloo Restaurant is Wayne's favorite. And, the stained glass portrait of Christ is Wayne's favorite part of CCC.

Chloe Raber

Chloe Raber, our church accompianist was born in Indiana, but has lived here in Wayne County for the past 15 years. Chloe's parents and many family members also live in the local area. Chloe loves to visit the beach and says, "the warmer, the better". She loves to make music, especially with other people. She also likes to read, listen to podcasts, and visit with friends and family. Chloe loves a variety of foods: rhubarb, sweet potatoes, rice and beans, cinnamon rolls, lasagna, pupusas, coconut, and sticky rice are some of her favorites. Baja West Coast Kitchen in Orrville is one of her favorite restaurants. Chloe loves the congregation's energy at CCC. She says, "the congregation is engaged in the church and in the community, and I love the value they place on people and relationships".

Page updated

Report abuse