The St. Paul UCC Leadership Team
Jana Chwalisz
Senior Pastor
Reverend Jana Chwalisz has been in professional ministry, acting in the roles of Christian Educator and Associate Pastor since 1997, and was called to transfer to the United Church of Christ in 2006, receiving her ordination as a pastor in 2009. At St. Paul she has served as the Associate Pastor and now in her current role as Pastor. Pastor Jana received an MA in Clinical Psychology before pursuing her second master’s degree in Christian Education from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. She returned to graduate study in 2004 to complete the courses of theological study for pastoral leadership in the church. Pastor Jana and her husband Steve, are the parents of 2 grown children, Bryce and Katherine, and are grandparents to their first grandson.
Renee Kruper
Music Minister
Growing up in northeastern Pennsylvania, Renee Kruper began her love of music at the age of 5, when her parents bought a piano. After receiving a degree in music education from Marywood University, she received a Master’s of Education from National Louis University. Music ministry has always been a large part of her life, serving churches in New York and Pennsylvania before moving to Illinois. Renee has been Music Minister at St. Paul for over 20 years. She is married, lives in Cary, IL with her husband Jack, has three children and five grandchildren.
Kim Roessler
Office Manager
Kim has been a member of St. Paul UCC since 2006. She graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. While at Augustana she met her husband, Bill. They have two daughters, Kate and Erin, who both live in Kentucky. Kim’s hobbies include cooking, knitting, crocheting, and fostering dogs.
Bernie Hempel
Council President
Bernie is a DEVOTED Green Bay Packers fan and was married at St. Paul to her wife Dawn in our sanctuary. Her smile graces our church every week in welcoming all who join us with love and grace. Her energy and passion infuses all that she touches.
Chris Sprague
Council Vice President
Chris and his wife Jen joined St.Paul in 2022 after spending years searching for a home church. He is happy to be on the St. Paul Church council and enjoys home improvements/woodworking and playing the guitar in his spare time.
Rollin Hamelberg
Council Treasurer & Finance Chair
Rollin is a lifelong St Paul UCC member, and was baptized and confirmed at the church. He is married and has two sons, Cody and David.
Malorie Fredrick
Council Secretary Chair
Malorie is a lifelong member of the UCC and started coming to St. Paul in 2010, and loves watching her kids grow in their faith.
Nancy Schmit
Council Congregational Care Chair
Nancy and her husband Steve joined the St. Paul UCC family in 2021 after working with Sunday Suppers and participating in several adult education opportunities. Nancy works to help seniors better understand their Medicare options, and in her free time enjoys year-round hiking and spending time with family and friends.
Andy Bullock
Council Worship Chair
Andy Bullock has been a member at St. Paul since 2020. He has spent time in several of the mainline denominations over his lifetime and has finally landed with the United Church of Christ. He enjoys making music and brewing beer.
Lauri Ducharme
Council Children's Christian Education Interim Chair
Lauri and her husband Pete are long time members of St. Paul and Lauri is excited about re-launching our children's education programs and bringing our young children back into the church building after a long absence after COVID.
Wayne Gault
Christian Education Youth Chair
Wayne is a father of two great kids. Wayne works in data engineering for healthcare and his hobbies include camping, photography, target archery and bee keeping. He was raised as a Methodist in Indiana and his own youth group was very important in his own faith journey.
Nancy Bullock
Council Community Care Chair
Nancy joined St. Paul United Church of Christ in January 2020 with her husband Andy and loves seeing live theatre in Chicago. Her serving passion is around supporting the processes and ideals of empowering the food insecure individuals in the surrounding community at St. Paul United Church of Christ.
Jim Stumpf
Council Buildings and Grounds Chair
Jim joined St. Paul in January 2020 and enjoys working on prairie restoration projects in his spare time, which is very little because of his service to St. Paul. And his constant care for our grounds and our building.
Steve Schmit
Coffee Fellowship Lead & Finance Committee Member
Steve and his wife Nancy joined the St. Paul UCC family in 2021 after working with Sunday Suppers and participating in several adult education opportunities. Steve works with Nancy to help seniors better understand their Medicare options. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, photography, and baking birthday cakes for youth in social support programs.
Jessica Worst
St. Paul Suppers Lead
When not shopping or prepping for St Paul suppers, Jessica is shopping and prepping for dinner for her own brood. Otherwise you’ll find her in the minivan driving to all the activities, walking in a forest preserve, or gardening at home or church.
Robin Jones
Council Member at Large
Robin joined St. Paul in 2014. Robin loves being the Lead Coordinator for the Pop-Up Food Pantry at St. Paul United Church of Christ and directs and organizes our Food Pantry Outreach every month.
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Tue - 9am to 4pm
Wed - 9am to 4pm
Thu - 9am to 3pm
Fri - Closed
Sat - Closed
Sun - 8:30am to 11:30am
St. Paul United Church of Christ is a safe and welcoming congregation, strong in God’s spirit and grace. We invite you to join us in any of our many activities. Services are on Sundays and can be attended live or online. We are an open and affirming church so you can be who you were born to be. Our ministries are extremely important to our members, as well as the Barrington, Illinois surrounding communities. Although we are a small community, we are life changing and we are called to serve. Each year we feed hundreds of families with Thanksgiving baskets, St. Paul Suppers, and through our Food Pantry. If serving the hungry is important to you, then check out St. Paul United Church of Christ Barrington. Our music program is second to none, with a full choir, male choir, and handbells choir. St. Paul Barrington also plays a large role in supporting outside ministries. We’re active in Pride Parades, Fourth of July festivities, and other community activities throughout the year. If you are looking for a United Church of Christ or a church in Barrington, IL, come visit St. Paul United Church of Christ. Located behind the Barrington Metra train station, we are just a short commute away. Contact the St. Paul UCC office for any additional details.