PASTOR ROBIN FILLMORE

Pastor Robin has been serving Lake Winola and Falls UMCs since July 2021. She is a proud Buckeye (and Ohio State football fan), although she has lived all over the world before deciding to settle down with her husband, John Sankey, in NE Pennsylvania.

She has degrees from Otterbein University (Double BAs in Political Science and History), New Mexico State University (MA in International Relations) and a PhD from Kent State University (Political Science). Robin is also a student at Wesley Theological Seminary, in Washington, D.C. Prior to becoming a local pastor, Robin worked in Washington, D.C. for many years at Sojourners magazine, The Faith & Politics Institute and the National Council of Churches.

A life-long United Methodist, she grew up singing in the choir and attending UMYF. She has worshiped in Methodist Churches around the world and finds that the moment that she walks into any one of them–it feels like home. Pastor Robin and John have 5 children and 7 grandchildren in their blended family – who live all the way from Ohio, Maryland, Virginia  and Alabama to Sweden. To contact her, call 570-392-9092 or Pastor@LakeWinolaUMC.org.

Mieke Hunting – Administrative Assistant

Mieke Hunting serves the church as the Administrative Assistant.

She is the mother of three children and much of her time is spent taking her children to their extra-curricular activities.
She is an active volunteer with the Factoryville Public Library, Food Share, 4H and Friends of Music. She serves on the board of the library and Friends of Music. She volunteers for one 4H group and is the co-leader of another.

You can reach Mieke at the church on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. She can be contacted at 570-378-2806 or  Office@LakeWinolaUMC.org.

Brien McChesney – Youth Director

Brien McChesney is the Director of Youth Ministries at Lake Winola United Methodist Church. Brien was born in Florida, but grew up in Central Pennsylvania (Bellefonte). Growing up Brien loved to be a part of youth groups, scouting and wrestling. Brien is an Eagle Scout of Troop 32 in State College. He graduated from Marywood University in May of 2021 with a Bachelors of Arts in Religious Studies.

He feels called to ordination in the United Methodist Church but first wants to spend some time getting hands on experience loving and serving others before going to seminary. Brien loves meeting new people, playing board games, tinkering with legos, learning new things and spending time with his wonderful wife, Liz.

They love creating a safe space for the youth to know that they are loved and that they belong. They also enjoy going on hikes, working out at Crunch Fitness and playing Mario Bros together. The best way to reach Brien is to email him at YouthMinistry@LakeWinolaUMC.org.

Mark Pall – Organist and Choir Director

Mark Pall has studied organ, piano and choral musicianship ever since the age of four. He spent four years of college at Westminster Choir College and Moravian College. He has spent time playing some of the most famous pipe organs on the East Coast and has given multiple organ recitals for charity fund raising.

Mark enjoys building and designing organs and components. His home features one of PA’s largest digital hybrid pipe organs where he offers recitals regularly. Mark also owns and operates a small landscaping company full-time and is happily married to his wife, Dana.