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The Reverend Kathleen Rhyne
received her ecclesiastical authority from the United
Church of Christ on October 5, 2003 after a successful career in business.
A resident of Lancaster PA, she comes to Topsfield from the Hempfield
United Methodist Church having served this 1400 member church as the Pastor
of Discipleship, supervising a staff of 14. With a change in senior pastor
leadership at this church, she became part of an interim pastor team sharing
the duties of senior pastor with others.
Among other leadership activities, Reverend Rhyne led Hempfield United
Methodist Church's strategic visioning process for discipleship, initiated
a Christian summer day camp, started the Stephen Ministries lay caring
ministry, developed a young adult couples ministry, and teamed to implement
a new youth confirmation program.
She is a graduate of Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire with an
undergraduate degree from Bucknell University, an MBA from the Wharton
School of Business and a Master of Divinity from Lancaster Theological
Seminary.
She served Hershey Foods Corporation as Director of New Products, successfully
launching such products as "Nutrageous" candy bar, Hershey's
Bites and Hershey's Hugs.
Excerpts from Reverend Rhyne's Statement of Ministry
"We are all called as Christ's disciples to rely on the Holy Spirit
as we create together a community that nurtures people into a relationship
with Jesus."
"As a pastor, I will encourage the church to . . .
Hear the message of God's love and forgiveness.
Actively participate in worship that is joyful, prayerful and a constant
source of renewal.
Invest in Bible study, seeking to understand the meaning and cost of discipleship
as well as how Jesus has taught us to live our lives.
Discover our true spiritual gifts and be inspired to use those gifts to
serve in ministry in the church and in the world.
Embody God's love for all people and actively share our faith with all
those beyond the church community we encounter.
Demonstrate God's love in the local community and world, encouraging peace,
feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, providing shelter to the homeless,
and seeking justice for all."
The Rhyne Family
Kathie is married to Bill Rhyne, a retired manufacturing
executive with Armstrong World Industries. His interests include cooking,
travel and many activities in his UCC church.
The Rhyne's daughter, Kelly, is currently a student at the Chicago College
of Performing Arts.
Bill also has a daughter, Kristin, living in Sudbury, MA and a son, Trey,
living in Key Largo, FL.
Kathie enjoys the theater, music, dancing, travel and reading.
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