WHO ARE WE?
Advent Lutheran
We are a community of believers, diverse in background but one in Christ, sharing and teaching the good news of Jesus Christ to all people!We believe God has called us to make a positive difference in the world and to wrap others up with the Lord's love and wholeness. We are not perfect, but strive to grow, to forgive, share generously, delight in seeing God everyday, invite others to see and know the Lord, stand up to do the right thing despite the consequences, and serve others - especially those hurting or in need.
Our History
Advent Lutheran Church has been an Old East York icon since 1926. Click below to read more about out history.
The ELCA
We are a member of the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. The ELCA is composed of 4.8 million members and nearly 10,500 congregations.
Advent Leadership
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Rev. Andrew Berdahl
Associate Pastor
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Rev. Dr. Dan Yeiser
Interim Pastor
Advent Staff
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Arianna Keller
Technology / Videography
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Haven Schneider
Sexton
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Carol Charles
Office Administrator
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Sammi Blevins
Director of Music Ministries
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Kevin Smith
Organist
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Bethany Horn
Nursery Care
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LuAnne Bergstrom
Nursery Care
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Paula Rineer
Technology Outreach and Youth Ministry
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Catherine Ross
Director of Children and Family Ministries
Advent Church Council
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Nettie Flinchbaugh
Youth Representative
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Marilyn Oesterich
Vice President
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Betsy Stordahl
Outreach Ministry
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Jon Oestereich
Camp Friendly Acres
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Keith Christian
Finance and Stewardship
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Michael Daly
Technology and Property
I have been a member of Advent since 2001. Reason I love Advent, its a welcoming church and there are so many groups offered for all ages.
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Tracy Imschweiler
President, Technology, Worship & Music
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Dan Ross
Call Committee Rep, Outreach & Discipleship
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Amy Debolt
Worship & Music
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Paul Pugsley
Treasurer
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Katie Flinchbaugh
Council Secretary, Adult Education