Contact Information

First United Methodist Church of Gilbert
331 S. Cooper Road
Gilbert, Arizona 85233
Phone: 480-892-9166
General Email: Info@gilbertumc.org
Church Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am-2:30pm
Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm

Prayer Chain:  umcprayerchain@gilbertumc.org

FUMCG Work Order  (download and print)

Paid and Volunteer Staff

Rev. Tina Marie Rees, Associate Minister of Pastoral Care
Tina Marie Rees is a former computer nerd who became a theology nerd. God, being a strong supporter of education, called again, and Tina found herself attending Ottawa University in pursuit of a Masters in Professional Counseling.  Finally finished with way too many years of graduate school, Tina obtained her state license in counseling and now serves both at  FUMC of Gilbert and her private practice with an office at the church. Tina is married to Phil and has two daughters: Alexandra and Katie. 
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Dina Reid, Church Secretary
Dina was born and raised in Southern California. She Graduated from Oregon State University with BS in Psychology. She has lived in the valley for many years, mostly in Gilbert, and loves spending time with her husband Curt, daughter Ashley, and their diverse pets. Dina has been our church secretary for more than five years and feels blessed to have this position and the chance to get to know the many wonderful members of our congregation.
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Gayle Disch, Assistant to the Pastor
Gayle is a Wisconsin "Cheesehead" who relocated to Arizona after completing her Master's Degree at Arizona State University. She is married to Garry and has one son Robert. After 32 years in Public Education in 2005 Gayle retired from Mesa Schools. For more than 22 years at FUMCG, Gayle has had the privilege of working with numerous members of our congregation on various committees and activities.

David Moore , Assistant to the Pastor
David was educated in New Mexico and later Lubbock, Texas, where he majored in Sociology and minored in Psychology. He is also a graduate of the Thunderbird International Management School's Global Leadership Program. He is married to Laurie and is the proud father of Zach and Tucker. In addition to working in the Defense/Aeronautics industry in electronic component sales, David is one of the Assistants to the Pastor.  He also chairs the Stewardship committee and co-chairs the United Methodist Men (UMM).

Deanna Helland, Treasurer / Accountant
Steve and Deanna have been married for over 20 years. They have one child, Stephanie.  After graduating from the University of Iowa, Deanna worked in healthcare accounting/finance for 12 years. When she had Stephanie, she became a "stay-at-home" mom. Deanna has also kept busy doing volunteer work (school, PTSO, church, MOMS Club, homeowners' association) and the bookkeeping for Steve's consulting business. She was hired as the FUMCG Church Accountant in April 2002.
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Kathy Ingram , Youth Director
Kathy was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona in the United Methodist Church. She is married to Steve and they have three children, Theresa, Grant, and Jeff.  Kathy started in Children’s Ministry in 1983 at the United Methodist Church in Lancaster, California. Over the years, she has had several volunteer and staff positions in the United Methodist Church.  In 1995, she became Youth Director at First UMC of Gilbert. Kathy then started the Youth Ministry Programs at the Song of Life UMC in Queen Creek when it was a new church plant. God has led Kathy and Steve back home to First UMC Gilbert...ready to serve.
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Lori Weimers , Volunteer Coordinator
Lori has been married to Stuart since 1995.  They have three children, Andrew, Mitchell, Brianna.  They joined the church in 1998,  It took them awhile to get involved in the church, but once they did they loved it.  Stuart has been on the Finance Committee and the chaired the Capital Campaign for the education wing expansion.  Lori started up the Shawl Ministry and the Support group for Parents of Special Need Children (their middle child is autistic).  She chaired the Membership & Evangelism committee for two years and then was blessed to become part of the Staff here at FUMCG.  She works at Banner Heart Hospital managing the volunteer program there and she is the Volunteer Coordinator here at the church.  Lori enjoys being with her family (especially the newest addition – her granddaughter Grace), simple crafts and reading.  She feels so blessed to be part of the family here at First United Methodist Church of Gilbert.
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Lora Norris, Preschool Director
Lora is married to Joe, they have three children; Brittany, Jeremy, and Riley. Both Lora and her husband were raised in Arizona. In addition to enjoying her family, she has the pleasure of working for our church as a Nursery Supervisor for over 4 years. Every day, Lora feels very blessed to work with the babies and children at our church. Prior to working at the church she worked in the hotel industry in guest services and an Event Planner for an Education Company.
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Diane Chaon, Nursery Coordinator
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Marty Province, Director of Music Ministries
Marty is excited to lead the Music Ministry of FUMC of Gilbert.
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Jonathan Cochran, Organist
Organist Jonathan Cochran has accompanied works such as Handel’s Messiah, Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saens, Bach’s Wachet Auf and John Leavitt’s Requiem.  As an organist, he has performed as a soloist at the Temple Square Concert Series as well as St. Mark’s Cathedral and the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. Jonathan is a certified teacher of Alexander Technique, earned his music degree from Utah State University, where he was also a teaching assistant in the organ performance program.
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Tami Bruce, Director of Chapel Chimes
Tami Bruce is the director of our new youth bell ensemble, Chapel Chimes. Her musical background includes extensive bell ringing (familiar with both bells and tone chimes), as well having played clarinet as an undergraduate while studying at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Tami earned her medical degree in 1997 from the University of Arizona , and now practices medicine in Mesa.  Tami lives in Gilbert with her husband David and their two young children, Alyssa and Cayden.

Therese Pineda , Parish Nurse
Therese has been a Registered Nurse for more than 15 years. With a background in pediatrics, Labor & Delivery and Mom & Baby care,  Therese has been with the church for ten years and is married with five children. She is a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association and is a grief counselor for women who have lost a child through miscarriage or still birth. Therese is also a certified instructor of Sign Chi Do and the Art of Moving Prayer and is currently teaching this awesome program through out the valley as well as here at our church.
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Carol Sharff, RN, IBCLC, Parish Nurse
Carol is a Lactation Consultant and former maternal/child nurse, in charge of our "Mom & Me" mother/baby home visit program. She is originally from Illinois and moved to AZ in August, 2001. She has four children and six grandchildren. She loves quilting and scrapbooking! Her hobbies include reading and playing the piano.

Kim Dare, Financial Secretary
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Committee Chairs
Administrative Council - Ed Stressman
Adult Ministry - Tom McKinley
Building Committee - Dan Vrana
Capital Campaign - Nancy Ball
Children's Ministry - TBA
Finance Committee - Odus Elliott
Kitchen Committee - Ray Vallera
Lay Leaders - Rick & Marie Frazier, John & Susan Bowers
Membership & Evangelism Committee - Bev Graham
Ministry Team - Diane Gardner
Missions Committee 
Music Committee - Marty Province
Nominations Committee - Dan Vrana
Preschool Committee - Sharon Dalton
Staff Parish Relations Committee - Nancy Moberg
Stewardship Committee - TBA
Trustees Committee - TBA
Wellness Committee - Therese Pineda
Worship Committee - Sharon Salazar

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