The Church Gathers

"Whenever two or three of you come together
in my name, I am there with you."
(Matthew 18:20 [CEV])

Our Family

Rev. Kenneth B. Hawes, Senior Pastor

Rev. Kenneth B. Hawes received his Masters of Divinity in 1994 from Wesley Theological Seminary, after having earned his Masters in Music from Manhattan School of Music and Bachelor of Fine Arts from the State University of NY at Purchase.

Ken’s passions in ministry are preaching, helping individuals and congregations grow in love and service to Christ, and seeking justice and peace in God’s world. He has served churches in Stamford, CT, Croton on Hudson, NY and Hagerstown, MD.

An avid musician, he plays French horn with the Frederick Symphony Orchestra and other area ensembles. Ken also enjoys baseball, hiking and biking. He is married to Nancy Hammond, and they provide a home to a retired greyhound and two cats.

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Evelyn Rivera, Associate Pastor, Hughes/El Buen Samaritano UMC

Evelyn Rivera is a certified candidate for ordained ministry in the Harrisburg District-Central PA Conference. She attended the licensing school at Drew Theological Seminary, NJ. She initiated her M. Div. at Evangelical School of Theology. Evelyn is married to Rev. Edgardo Rivera and has two wonderful sons, Eduardo & Emilio. They live in Frederick MD.

Evelyn is currently employed as a Service Coordinator assisting individuals with disabilities. She takes great pride in cooking Latin cuisine for her family and friends. She is known for her enthusiasm, hospitality, and joyful and charismatic spirit. Her passions for ministry include, worship, pastoral care, small groups, and women’s’ ministry.

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Evelyn Rivera, tiempo parcial Pastor Asociado a Hughes / El Buen Samaritano UMC

Evelyn Rivera es un candidato certificado para el ministerio ordenado en el Distrito Central de Harrisburg PA Conferencia. Asistió a la escuela de concesión de licencias en Drew Theological Seminary, Nueva Jersey. Inició su M. Div. en la Facultad de Teología Evangélica. Evelyn está casada con el Rev. Edgardo Rivera y tiene dos hijos maravillosos, Eduardo y Emilio. Viven en Frederick, MD.

Evelyn es actualmente trabaja como Coordinador de Servicios ayudar a las personas con discapacidad. Ella se enorgullece de cocinar comida latina para su familia y amigos. Ella es conocida por su entusiasmo, hospitalidad y espíritu alegre y carismática. Su pasión por el ministerio incluyen, la adoración, el cuidado pastoral, grupos pequeños, y el ministerio de las mujeres ".

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Marie J. Bunting, Director of Music

Mrs. Bunting earned the Master of Music Education degree from the University of Maryland in 1974. She was a music teacher in the Prince George's County Public School system for 32 years, retiring in 2002. Mrs. Bunting became the choir director at Hughes in the fall of 1985 and assumed the duties of Director of Music in the fall of 2000. She began the bell choirs when the bells were purchased in the winter of 1984, and still directs the adult bell choir as well as the Chancel Choir.

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Dr. Van Knauss, Organist

Dr. Van Knauss earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Catholic University in 1972 and became the music department chairman at Columbia Union College, Washington, D. C. in the fall of 1972. He began his teaching career at Columbia Union College in April of 1967.