Eagle River Presbyterian Church hires new pastor
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Eagle River Presbyterian Church in Avon recently welcomed a new pastor, Rev. Brett Gudeman.
Gudeman is originally from Tucson, Arizona. He completed his B.A. in Religion at Northwestern College and his Master of Divinity degree at Princeton Theological Seminary. At Princeton, he received The C. Frederick and Cleta R. Mathias Memorial Award for demonstrating great promise for pastoral ministry. He is currently studying for his Doctor of Ministry at Union Presbyterian Seminary.
Gudeman previously served as associate pastor and acting head of Staff at First Presbyterian Church in Huntsville, Alabama.
Brett enjoys hiking, running, reading, and musical theatre. He competed as a wrestler in high school and college and has coached wrestling. He is married to Allyson Gudeman and has a 1-and-a-half-year-old daughter named Evelyn (Evie).
“I was deeply drawn to being the new pastor at ERPC because they are a church that deeply cares about their community,” Brett said “They are not insular but seek to make the valley a more just, compassionate, loving, and equitable place.”
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“This congregation is welcoming to all. Regardless of age, orientation, gender, race, political allegiance, or spiritual meandering, you will find acceptance as a beloved child of God here.”
Eagle River Presbyterian Church is located at 455 Nottingham Ranch Road in Avon. Visit its website at ERPC.org for more information.
