Pastor Dan Keck
I was blessed to come to Kure Memorial in October of 2012, coincidentally the weekend Super Storm Sandy moved up our coast! Before my family and I moved to Kure Beach, I served a church in northwest Ohio along the shores of Lake Erie, near the town in which I grew up! Before getting involved in ministry, I was a Landscape Architect in upstate New York for 10 years. I then served in youth and family ministry for several years before answering the call to be a pastor. I attended Winebrenner Seminary in Findlay, Ohio where I received my Master of Divinity and then finished my seminary studies at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. I am married to Chris and we have 4 children; Lindsey (a social worker living in New York City), Colleen (works as a grant writer for a non-profit organization in New York City, Heather (in her first year in a Masters program at the Medical University of South Carolina to be a "Cardiovascular Perfusionist") and our son Andro (a high school graduate and applying to various colleges). I have a passion for building relationships, talking about how God is working in our lives, traveling…especially to Costa Rica as part of our mission ministry at KMLC!, hanging out with my family, most sports and walking on the beach!
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Courtney Jalloh - Office Manager
I am a native of Washington D.C. even though the majority of my life has been spent in North Carolina. I love walking and sitting on the beach as well as driving through the countryside. I attended North Carolina State University as an undergraduate student and continued my education at Prince George's Community College in Upper Marlboro, MD. I enjoy helping all people and sharing all positive things I know. I love learning and exploring. I am here to bring gladness and a helpful hand to all. My husband and I have two daughters, Nadia and Amia, whom are why I try to be a better me each day. I love to sing, even if I don't do it well. I sing in the car, walking, or while working.
I look forward to the future at Kure Memorial Lutheran Church. |
McLean Robinson - Youth & Family Ministries
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I am originally from Charlotte where I enjoyed spending time with my family and friends. I was passionately involved with my church, dance and choir. I moved to Wilmington to go to UNCW in 2014. I studied Special Education and was involved in Chi Omega and on the UNCW Dance Team. Currently, I am a Special Education Teacher at Forest Hills Global Elementary. Outside of school/work, I enjoy all things outdoors, live music and traveling. I live near Wrightsville Beach with my pup Ollie who loves to swim in the ocean! I am very passionate about mission and fellowship. I look forward to the many memories that will be made at Kure Memorial Church!
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Kristin McAuliffe - Pianist and Music Director
A native of Fairfield, Connecticut, Kristin has worked in music since graduating from college in 1998. Her degree is from Elon University (BA) where she majored in piano performance after receiving the A.J. Fletcher Scholarship for music as well as an honors scholarship. Kristin began teaching private piano lessons after graduation and also worked as preschool and kindergarten music teacher at Myrtle Grove Presbyterian('98-'03) as well as Pine Valley Baptist Church(2010-2011) in Wilmington, NC. She loves working with children and volunteers each year at her son and daughter's school to accompany the choir concert on piano. Kristin has served KMLC since 1999 as pianist and music director. She is always on the lookout for new choir members! Playing music for church and singing is an absolute blessing!
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Congregational Leadership
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Council Members – 2021
Steve Shuttleworth Terry Hambell Dottie Herman Eleanor Lundy Peter Yandow Gayle Palamara Cory Petermann Todd Vought |
Council Officers – 2021
President: Todd Vought Vice President: Gayle Palamara Secretary: Peter Yandow Treasurer: Eleanor Lundy Financial Secretary: Terry Hambel |