Ministry Staff
Rev Kevin Cameron
Senior Pastor
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Pastor Kevin prides himself on being a good listener, open to diverse opinions and frank questions. After serving two churches in New England and one in Kansas City, he was called to Parkway UCC in 2004 and has led our church through two decades of self-examination and growth. In 2008, we became an open and affirming congregation, and under Kevin’s leadership, Parkway has embraced interfaith activities with our Jewish siblings at Shaare Emeth Jewish Synagogue and our Islamic siblings in TASOM (the Turkish American Society of Missouri), Kevin continually reminds us that God wants us to love and care for all our neighbors, a responsibility we strive to fulfill through social outreach and advocacy. Pastor Kevin serves with dedication, humor, and compassion. He is ready to share a prayer, a joke, or whatever might lift spirits and affirm God’s love. If you are looking for a church home or simply a temporary haven, he would be delighted to meet you.
Lana Biondo
Church Council President
A retired school psychologist, Lana is blessed with a loving husband, a son and a daughter who live in town, and five amazing grandchildren. Lana was raised in the UCC, and she is thrilled to have found, in this chapter of life, a congregation as dynamic and committed to social justice as Parkway. Since 2010, Lana has served as a volunteer with Circle of Concern--a social services agency that offers food, financial assistance, scholarships, kids’ programs, and other services to those in our community who need them most. She is grateful for Parkway UCC’s support of Circle of Concern and for its willingness to meet many challenges with courageous action. Lana is pleased to serve our congregation as Council president, helping us seek to answer Christ’s call to create “a just world for all.”
Amy Freeman
Organist/Pianist
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Amy Freeman is our organist and pianist.
With a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a master’s degree from the University of Dallas, Amy demonstrates a focus on continuous improvement in musical performance. Those who know her state that she is “a kind, and dedicated person who puts great care into any task she undertakes.” Amy explains that “music, which is one of my life’s greatest joys, helps me maintain my sanity amidst life’s difficulties.” In addition to playing piano and organ, Amy is also a cellist and teaches private piano lessons—plus she plays the ukelele! Amy is inviting anyone who likes to sing or play an instrument to share their talents in our worship. Let her know your interests and availability: @amy@
Gabriel Requadt
Christian Education & Administrative Support, Youth & Children's Ministry
Gabriel grew up in Saint Louis and, after graduating from McKendree University, enlisted in the Air Force to serve his country. He was honorably discharged in 2020 and felt God's call to pursue a career in ministry. Though he grew up in Christian Science, while studying at Eden Seminary, Gabriel was struck by the beauty of the UCC and became a member. Now calling PUCC home, Gabriel hopes to be ordained in the faith. As Parkway’s Christian Education Director, Gabriel strives to build a strong spiritual foundation for our children and youth so that they may know God's limitless love for them, explore the Bible, ponder their place in the United Church of Christ, and feel included in the mission of our faith community, doing their part to create a just world for all.
Kathy Ferrell
Office Assistant, Building Needs, Rentals, Calendar
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Kathy is a grandmother of four. She was born in Mississippi to Holocaust survivors, and her family moved to St. Louis when she was thirteen. She earned an advanced degree from Washington University and then negotiated and managed leases for the area’s major shopping malls. Kathy later moved on to handle tax issues and audits for a local manufacturing company and then for a trucking company. Since retiring, she has worked part-time for Parkway UCC as our building manager, dealing with tenants and those using PUCC facilities. Kathy is an avid poker player, gardener, and reader.
Dawn Friedmann
Bookkeeper
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Dawn works directly with our treasurer and Church Council, managing Parkway’s finances. She pays all invoices, collects rents, and keeps track of donations for all our ministries. Making sure that every contribution reaches its intended recipients is very important to her. In addition, she prepares monthly and year-end documents for the church council, showing the financial state of Parkway, and for members, showing their gifts-to-date. She is happy to answer any questions regarding contributions and financial statements. Dawn works part-time, primarily remotely from Florida. She travels back to St. Louis once a month and loves when people come by to say hello!
Katie Hertfelder
Child Care
Katie Hertfelder has been working with children since she was 16 years old. She started by taking Career Training classes her sophomore through senior years in high school at the YMCA. Katie rotated between Child Watch, Daycare and Preschool programs. After high school, she did another Career Training Program at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur from 2008 to 2010, continuing her training in childcare. She also worked in childcare at the Chesterfield YMCA from 2008-2018. Katie is happy to join the staff at Parkway UCC and meet PUCC families.
Anthony Stone
Custodian
Anthony Stone grew up in St. Louis with three sisters, the only boy in the family. That pattern continues as he is now married and the father of two daughters. Anthony spent twelve years as a steel worker before an on-the-job accident forced him to leave that occupation. He enjoys playing video games and watching hockey, basketball, and volleyball. Anthony keeps us ready to host worship, group meetings, and classes for students attending Harper School. A member of Joshua House Ministries in St. Louis, Anthony is happy to be part of the staff at Parkway UCC, and we appreciate all he does to enable us to serve our church and our community.
John Nourse
Emeritus Pastor
John came to Parkway UCC, his fifth church, in 1985 and served as our pastor for nineteen years. The father of five children and grandfather of eight, John is originally from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and has been an avid Packers fan his whole life. John takes pride in Parkway UCC’s work on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, a cause adopted during his tenure as pastor and still supported by PUCC today. Above all, John treasures the dedication of Parkway members to serving and caring for one another, a commitment which he nurtured and which has remained strong over the decades.