OUR CHURCH STAFF

Pastor Chris Wulff................................................................................Pastor Chris
Most recently the pastor at Cross and Crown Lutheran in Indianapolis, Pastor Wulff brings a passion for God’s people to Peace Lutheran and the Charlottesville community. A graduate of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, she pursued a career in basic research before being called to ministry.
A native of New York, Pastor Wulff is happy to be back on the East Coast. Pastor Chris joined Peace Lutheran on May 1, 2020 and led her first livestreamed worship service on May 3. She hopes that joining a congregation during a pandemic is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. (pastorchriswulff@gmail.com)
Most recently the pastor at Cross and Crown Lutheran in Indianapolis, Pastor Wulff brings a passion for God’s people to Peace Lutheran and the Charlottesville community. A graduate of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, she pursued a career in basic research before being called to ministry.
A native of New York, Pastor Wulff is happy to be back on the East Coast. Pastor Chris joined Peace Lutheran on May 1, 2020 and led her first livestreamed worship service on May 3. She hopes that joining a congregation during a pandemic is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. (pastorchriswulff@gmail.com)

Director of Youth & Family Ministry.....................................................Jennie Carter
Director of youth and family ministries at Peace Lutheran ... also a child of God, wife, mom, friend, daughter, sister, Sunday school teacher, Bible study facilitator, taxi driver, short order cook, health nut, nature lover and hopeful optimist with a heart for Christ. I have attended Peace with my family since 2000 and have been blessed to be a part of the youth ministry since 2009. I am so thankful for the opportunity to walk beside and with so many amazing youth. (plcyouth@gmail.com)
Director of youth and family ministries at Peace Lutheran ... also a child of God, wife, mom, friend, daughter, sister, Sunday school teacher, Bible study facilitator, taxi driver, short order cook, health nut, nature lover and hopeful optimist with a heart for Christ. I have attended Peace with my family since 2000 and have been blessed to be a part of the youth ministry since 2009. I am so thankful for the opportunity to walk beside and with so many amazing youth. (plcyouth@gmail.com)

Parish Administrator................................................................Teresa Cooper
Prior to joining Peace Lutheran in January of 2013, Teresa worked for the Associated Press Media Editors coordinating journalism training across the US.
She has served as a deacon, personnel committee and choir member in her home church, and as a school board director in her home town in Pennsylvania. Teresa has a BA from Binghamton University and her master's degree from UVA. Outside of the office, her passions are reading, pilates, musical theater, and her family, husband Greg and grown children Julia and Benjamin, and grandson, Jack.
(plchurchcville@gmail.com)
Prior to joining Peace Lutheran in January of 2013, Teresa worked for the Associated Press Media Editors coordinating journalism training across the US.
She has served as a deacon, personnel committee and choir member in her home church, and as a school board director in her home town in Pennsylvania. Teresa has a BA from Binghamton University and her master's degree from UVA. Outside of the office, her passions are reading, pilates, musical theater, and her family, husband Greg and grown children Julia and Benjamin, and grandson, Jack.
(plchurchcville@gmail.com)

Bookkeeper..........................................................................Carla Samuel
Carla brings a wealth of bookkeeping and administrative experience to Peace. She joined the staff in 2014 after relocating from Northern Virginia to be near family. Her easy smile and financial skills make her a welcome addition! In her free time Carla loves to ride her bike (her motorcycle), socialize with friends and family, and take care of her menagerie, especially her newest puppy, Patches. (plcbookkeeper@gmail.com)
Carla brings a wealth of bookkeeping and administrative experience to Peace. She joined the staff in 2014 after relocating from Northern Virginia to be near family. Her easy smile and financial skills make her a welcome addition! In her free time Carla loves to ride her bike (her motorcycle), socialize with friends and family, and take care of her menagerie, especially her newest puppy, Patches. (plcbookkeeper@gmail.com)
CORE OFFICE HOURS
Currently working remotely as much as possible. Please email the staff to reach them.
Mondays - Fridays: 9:30AM-1:30PM
434-978-4357
Please call ahead as the office may occasionally close during regular hours. If you need to access the church building when we are not open, please make prior arrangements with the office.
Currently working remotely as much as possible. Please email the staff to reach them.
Mondays - Fridays: 9:30AM-1:30PM
434-978-4357
Please call ahead as the office may occasionally close during regular hours. If you need to access the church building when we are not open, please make prior arrangements with the office.
OUR LEADERSHIP COUNCIL and FINANCIAL OFFICERS
Doug Price, President
John Williams, Vice President Sue Mueller, Secretary ElizaBeth McCay Jen Ortuno Nick Ponczka Russ Strait Elizabeth Stevens Jennie Carter, staff liaison |
Chris Engel, Treasurer
Shannon Hofer, Asst. Financial Secretary |
Leadership Council members and officers are unpaid positions of service and are filled by members of the church. The congregation elects the members of the Leadership Council for set terms. We are grateful for their commitment to the life of Peace and their willingness to serve.