Rev. Dr. Quentin Wallace was appointed to be Covenant’s Senior Pastor effective July 1, 2015. Rev. Wallace comes to Covenant from St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Reading, PA. He also served as pastor of New Beginnings Community United Methodist Church in Reading. Before that he served as Director of Multi-Ethnic Affairs and International student advisor at Albright College in Reading. And we're proud to share that Pastor Quentin received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Palmer Seminary in May of 2018.

One thing you need to know: He's an incredible, dynamic preacher.

Read more about Pastor Quentin here.

Rev. Sally Wisner Ott comes to Covenant following 20 years of serving as Executive Director of LUMINA, a United Methodist mission of the Southwest District, UMC. She brings her organizational and relational skills to her current position as Pastor of Visitation and Outreach. Her primary responsibilities include hospital and home visitations, in conjunction with our Care Team, as well as providing spiritual guidance and other resourcing for the Committee on Missions and Church & Society. Sally was born and raised in Michigan, and came to Lancaster in 1993. She says, “I was wondering what new direction God had in mind for me in retirement. I knew it was not my style to be idle. This opportunity to serve God through Covenant came along at just the right time, convincing me that God has led me here.”

Dr. Kyle Zeuch is the director of the Chancel Choir at Covenant UMC. He resides in Lebanon County where he is Director of Choral Activities at Lebanon Valley College. Kyle comes from Michigan State University, recently completing his doctorate of musical arts degree and five years of teaching/conducting the MSU Children and Youth Choir Program. He grew up attending a United Methodist Church and recently served as Chancel Choir Director at Grand Ledge United Methodist Church in Grand Ledge, Michigan for seven years.

Bethany Zeuch is the rehearsal accompanist and special music coordinator at Covenant UMC. Bethany is a certified music teacher with 11 years of experience teaching choir in public schools in Texas and Michigan. She holds a bachelor of fine arts in music education degree from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Bethany’s accompanying experience extends beyond the classroom. She has played for various summer programs, all-state choirs, and various high profile performances. Bethany and Kyle live in Cleona, PA with their three year old daughter, Harper.

Yvette Diaz is an active Deaconess in the Eastern PA Conference, commissioned in 2004. She serves as a Chaplain Associate Per Diem at Lancaster General Hospital, as well as a part time outpatient therapist for Catholic Charities. Yvette has over 25 years of experience as a vocal soloist with international and domestic musical ensemble participation and collaborations. Yvette earned a Master’s of Divinity degree in 2013 from Palmer Theological Seminary.  “Encouraging others to reach their full human potential through their God given gifts and graces is my passion and hope in mission.”  She goes on to say, "I will serve wholeheartedly at Covenant."

Dolly has been our organist since the mid-1970s, when she succeeded Mildred Wissler as organist. Amazing fact: Covenant has had only two organists since our current sanctuary was built and the organ installed in about 1926.

Robin’s passion is worshiping and praising God through music and she has been involved with various Covenant U.M. Music ministries since 1985. She is looking forward to making a joyful noise to the Lord with the sound of ringing handbells!

Chris Kimmich serves as part-time Administrative Assistant in the church office, with responsibilities for communications, bulletins, membership records, church calendar, and other church business. Chris comes with experience as a manager/consultant and is a lifetime member of Covenant. Now retired from the healthcare arena, Chris is happy to add a part time position here at Covenant to her weekly routine. She lives with her husband, Ron, and spends her free time with her children, grandchildren, and friends. Chris loves to travel, entertain, read, and volunteer at Covenant.