Behind the Scenes
Staff at St. John's Reformed
If you are in and around the church,
you have probably seen us!
Get to know us a little better in the paragraphs below.
Alisha Riepma-Hosier
Minister of Word and Sacrament
Pastor Alisha is originally from Iowa, and did her undergrad work in Chicago at Trinity Christian College. She worked on the Reformed Church in America Denominational staff before beginning her Master's of Divinity work at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. She worked as an Albany Synod Fellow for two years at Prattsville Reformed Church before beginning her role here at St. John's.
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Kristi Colburn
Administrative Assistant
Greetings as your church administrator! I’m happy to be the administrator in the office at St. John’s Reformed Church. I live in Red Hook with my husband, Dave. I enjoy spending time with my family. Thank you for all the smiles, love, and prayers that you have shared with me!
Max Brey
Organist
Max is SJRC’s new organist/choir director. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Music Education and a Master’s Degree in Choral Conducting from the Westminster Choir College, in Princeton, NJ. Max has 5 years of playing the organ at worship services, directing choirs, and providing music lessons. He is also a baritone and has sung in many operas and other choral performances. Max also loves coffee hour! Welcome Max!
Dawn Mergenthaler
Sexton
Hi I'm Dawn. I am the sexton for St. John's. I am a native of the Red Hook /Elizaville area. My life-long partner and I have 3 beautiful children and 2 grandchildren who keep us busy. I have worked at the church for the last 3 years and have worked in my community for the past 25 years as a housekeeper.