Rev. Susan Joseph Rack has retired as pastor of FPCU. Our search committee will soon invite applicants to become our transitional pastor. The Rev. Cara Milne of Ithaca will lead Sunday services during the Advent season.

Stan Stewart is a preacher’s kid who ended up being a church musician. Creating music for worship has been an anchor in his life. “I have witnessed the potential of music in congregations all over the world. I want the music we make to help us open a window to heaven on earth.” 

While studying at Brite Divinity School (Fort Worth, Texas), Stan learned the pipe organ from Emmet Smith. His primary piano instructor in his adult years has been Jim Ridl. Though his singing and vocal ensemble work has many influences, he has been deeply influenced by the work of Bobby McFerrin and Rhiannon.

Jen Demarest is excited to kick off her journey as the Administrative/Financial Assistant. In 2018, she and her family moved from Fall Creek in Ithaca to the charming community of Trumansburg. Having grown up just a stone’s throw away in Odessa, Jen wanted to return to a smaller town—Trumansburg turned out to be the perfect fit! 

Jen’s professional path has been a colorful blend of experiences, from years in childcare to being the office manager for her husband’s architecture firm, STREAM Collaborative. She’s involved in various committees and organizations like Takin’ Care of Tburg, the Taughannock Garden Club, and Village ETC, just to name a few.