Rev. Matthew Stengel began as pastor of Greece United Methodist Church on July 1, 2011. Previously, he served United Methodist churches in Corning & Big Flats, Fredonia, Macedon Center & South Perinton, Marilla, Medina, and Limestone, beginning in 1986.
He graduated from Amherst High School near Buffalo, SUNY Geneseo, and Colgate Rochester Divinity School. He was ordained in 1988.
Matt has been married for over 30 years to Rev. Dr. Cathy Hall Stengel , currently pastor of the Rush United Methodist Church. They have three adult children. He enjoys woodworking, gardening, and fixing things that are broken.
Matt believes that faith and good works belong together.
A word from Pastor Matt – “I receive Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior but I know that I am called with all christians not to keep it to myself but to take my personal relationship and make it a public ministry. That public ministry is one of personal piety, stewardship and working for social justice.
The picture to the right is from mission work in Project Chacocente in Nicaragua. He is most happy when working and serving others.
Random Fact - Matt's favorite cookie is Chewy Oatmeal Raisin
Ed Klingenberger
Ed joined the staff January 2016, but grew up in this church - he was even baptized and confirmed at GUMC.
Ed has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music (emphasis in Studio Composition) from SUNY Purchase. He currently teaches private lessons on multiple instruments and is also an Adjunct Professor at Niagara County Community College, where he teaches a class called Rock Ensemble.
Outside of work and church, Ed enjoys writing and recording his own music, board games, baseball, and road trips.
Random Fact: Ed's favorite cookie is chocolate chip, after much deliberation.
Haeyeun Jeun
Haeyeun came to Greece UMC on August 12, 2012. She has several music related degrees, including Bachelor of Music at Seoul National University, a Master of Music at Eastman School of Music, and a Doctor of Musical Arts at Eastman School of Music in Piano Performance
She has a background in performing and supporting churches in music ministry and comes to Greece UMC after being at a Korean UMC, with a goal of improving her English skills while continuing with he music passion.
Her family includes her mom, a one older sister, one younger sister, and Kabie, the sweetest puppy!
HaeYeun is a self-proclaimed music nerd, as her hobbies include singing in a choir, listening to classical music, and maybe playing ping pong.
Her music comes from the soul and brings the instruments alive.
Random Fact - Her favorite cookie is... Chips Ahoy!
Bill Kostyshak
After a few moves throughout his career, he settled in the Rochester area about 20 years ago.
Random Fact - Favorite cookie - chocolate chip .
Linda Parker
