The Rev. June Wann
Pastor June Wann resides in western Berks County in the small rural town of Womelsdorf. She resides with her husband, Kindall, their son, Adam, and their pup, Olive. Pastor June attended Kutztown University and earned a BSW degree in social work. Following college, she attended the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, graduating in 2006 with a Master of Divinity Degree. Pastor June was ordained on December 2, 2006, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kutztown, where she was a member. Following seminary graduation, Pastor June accepted a call at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Lumberton, North Carolina, where she served for just under 4 years. Feeling a call to return home, Pastor June accepted a call to Zion Lutheran Church in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania, where she served for almost 14 years. It was during this call that she met her husband, and they were married in October 2023. Feeling God’s call once again, Pastor June accepted a call at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Whitehall in 2024. This church has always held a very special place in Pastor June’s heart, as it is also where she served as a seminary intern in 2004-2005. Faith Lutheran was a very special part of her life, forming her into the pastor she is today. She especially enjoyed working with her internship supervisor, friend, and former pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Pastor Michael Bodnyk. Pastor June looks forward to an exciting and meaningful ministry at Faith Lutheran Church for years to come. In her free time, our pastor enjoys spending time with her family, sewing and cross stitching, cooking and baking, and anything else that involves spending time with loved ones.
Jennifer Kishbaugh, MS Ed, Director of Music
Jennifer resides in Blandon with her husband, Matthew and 3 children, Dayne, Aurora, and Gavin. In addition to being Director of Music here at Faith, she is also a full-time Music Teacher in the Parkland School District.
A graduate of Susquehanna University with a Bachelors of Music in Music Education, Jennifer earned two Master's Degrees from Wilkes University; a Master's of Science in Educational Leadership and a Master's of Science in Classroom Technology.
Jennifer is responsible for the supervision of the Music Ensembles here at Faith. She directs the Senior Choir, Children's Choir His Kids, and the Bell Choir. She also works with the Sunday school children in their Sunday morning openings.
If you have any interest in participating in one or more of the choirs here at Faith please contact the church office so that Jennifer is able to contact you in helping to "make a joyful noise unto the Lord" here at Faith.
Claudette Steckel-Nia, M.Ed. Office Manager
Claudette was born and raised in Coplay and taught High School and Middle School English and Theatre, Special Education and Classroom consulting at Whitehall-Coplay School District from 1977-2000 grades 5-12. She then spent 20 years as a mental health psychotherapist and addictions specialist in Philadelphia until retirement in 2020.
Upon return to the Valley, Claudette began attending worship at Faith and joined the Faith staff in January 2023.
Claudette lives in Whitehall with her rescued furry feline, Charlotte Love and has one son, Benjamin James who lives in Romansville, PA (near West Chester) with her four grandchildren ages 3-20. Claudette's younger son passed in 2019 at age 37.
Claudette is an active volunteer at Civic Theatre and is an active alumnus at Cedar Crest Performing Arts Department. She has been keynote speaker for several Adolescent Initiatives managed by Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit. She was hospital spokesperson and speaker's bureau leader providing education outreach and support to families affected by mental illness and substance use.
Hobbies include: reading, writing, painting, theatre, decorating, supporting the arts, trips to NYC, museums and festivals to name a few. "Carpe Diem" is her motto. As well as, "He who laughs, lasts."
Joanne Gantz Jalowiecki, Financial Secretary
Joanne is a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran and the mother of 2 and "Nana" of eight. She is a graduate of Cedar Crest College and is the retired Director of HR with Red Cross of Greater Lehigh Valley with twenty-five years of service.
Joanne volunteers for multiple committees and social events at church.
In the community, you will also find Joanne volunteering her time with Perfect Fit and Northern Valley Ambulance Auxiliary. She is Past Matron of Rose Croix Chapter #235 Order of the Eastern Star and past board member of Lehigh County Conference of Churches.
Hobbies include traveling with family and friends, reading, travel, floral arranging, travel, spending time with grandchildren and did I mention travel?
Jordan Bucks, Organist
Jordan Bucks joined the staff in February of 2025, providing the hymns and liturgy during Sunday services. She collaborates alongside the music director, Jennifer Kishbaugh, as the piano accompanist for the Senior Choir, and a member of the Bell Choir. She is a graduate from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, active in her alma mater’s numerous music ensembles, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance with a concentration in piano. She’s currently attending Kutztown’s graduate program to earn her post-baccalaureate in Music Education.
In her free time, Jordan enjoys reading books, listening to music, spending time with friends, catching up on the latest movies, and traveling.
Margy Muthard, Treasurer
Margy joined the staff of Faith in January of 2015. Her position requires her to maintain all financial records, checking, saving and investment accounts and present financial reports each month to the Church Council.
Margy is the mother of 2 daughters and resides in Northampton with her family. She has worked in the Accounting field for 28 years.
Her current position is Accounts Payable, HR and Payroll Administrator for a mid-size trucking company in Nazareth, PA.
Volunteering for LV Patriot Flames softball organization helps to fill her love for softball. When Margy has free time, she enjoys traveling, time at the beach and playing with her dogs.
