Rev. Lorenzo Thomas is an Ordained Minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and an Associate Member of the Iona Community. He comes to us with several years of experience in hospital and military chaplaincy. Most recently he has served as the Pastor at Carthage Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He is a graduate of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio's Eco-Theology program where he earned a Masters of Divinity with a specialization in Ecology and Justice. Rev. Lorenzo has recently completed a Clinical Pastoral Education residency with the Department of Veterans Affairs and is currently writing for board certification.

He is a bi-vocational minister who also serves as a chaplain in the United States Air Force. He has a deep love of Celtic spirituality and connection to God's good creation. Rev. Lorenzo is married to his wife Anastasia and they have four dogs, one who serves as an assistance K9 in the USAF.

Plattsburg United Church of Christ’s beloved Pastor Jeff Woodroof passed away on Thursday, January 13th, 2022, from complications from Covid. Pastor Jeff served as Plattsburg’s Pastor for four and a half years. His love of God and his desire to be a faithful disciple of the Lord empowered him to bring many wonderful and meaningful worship services to the congregation. Pastor Jeff had a very witty and comical personality that could always make you smile and laugh even in difficult times. He had a heart of gold that was kind and caring. He touched many families in our church and our community in their times of need with his spiritual guidance.

Pastor Jeff had a strong passion for staying in touch with the elderly that were home bound and not able to attend worship service. He also loved teaching and working with the children and young adults in the church. He was always there and willing to volunteer and assist with any project and/or special event that was taking place at the church.

Pastor Jeff taught us all that as children of God, we need to stay united, spread the good news that God is great, and reach out to those in need, love one another, and always remain good stewards of the Lord. He will be deeply missed by all. We say thank you Pastor Jeff, you have been a gift to our church and to this world, Well Done, good and faithful servant.

Mitzi and husband, Steve, have been married since 1973 and have 2 adult children, Stacey and Marci. Mitzi retired from Mercy Medical Center's Materials Management Department with 25 years service and then went on to be a Buyer at Wittenberg University for 3 years. She then came to Plattsburg United Church of Christ where she has been the secretary for 15 years. Mitzi attends Catawba United Methodist Church where she teaches Sunday school, serves on several committees and is the coordinator for the youth holiday programs and special events. She is also the KIDS HOPE USA Director for her church and a mentor at South Vienna School. When she is not working, teaching or mentoring, she enjoys taking care of her granddaughter.