St. Paul's United Church of Christ

Our Staff

Rev. Liz Patz

Pastor
pastorliz24@gmail.com
Pastor Liz was called as senior pastor in January 2020. She also serves as the current chair for the Committee on Church and Ministry for the Fox Valley Association of the Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ. Pastor Liz is a graduate of University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and Chicago Theological Seminary. She is trained as an Our Whole Lives facilitator for Grades 7-9, 10-12. Pastor Liz previously served as Associate Pastor for Children, Youth and Families at St. Paul's and Youth Minister at St. John's UCC in Lyons, Illinois. In her first career, Liz taught Junior High Language Arts in Cicero, Illinois. She received her Secondary Teaching Certificate at Elmhurst University, home to the best Jazz Festival every February. Liz and her spouse Tommy live in Elgin. Travel, the whimsy of pop-up books, folk art, live music, and time around kitchen tables with family and friends - old and new - are some of her joys.
jON kOBEL

Choir Director
Jon is a life-long member of St. Paul’s church and has directed the choir at various times over the past 35 years. He is a graduate of Judson University in vocal performance, and currently directs the choir and leads the music during worship. He is also a licensed massage therapist and an avid foodie!
gAY bOUWMEESTER

Pianist/Organist
A graduate of Judson University, Gay joined the staff at St. Paul's church in August of 2010. She loves providing music for each service hoping that it will always add to the worship and praise of our mighty and loving God. During the week, Gay works as a substitute teacher for School District U-46 and teaches voice and piano privately. Her favorite job and greatest joy is being a mom to seven and grandmother to another seven.
lINDA bECKER

Secretary
Contact the office at stpauls4me@yahoo.com or 847-628-6118
Dolan SMith

Dolan is a certified therapy dog and a valued and beloved member of St. Paul's Calling and Caring Ministry. His bedside manner is second to none. You can visit with Dolan every fourth Sunday before and after worship service. Leave a message for Dolan - he writes back!