Rev. Dr. Keith Braucher
Head Pastor
The Rev. Dr. Keith Braucher became Lead Pastor of Stewartstown United Methodist Church July 1 of 2017. He believes everyone needs to know that God created them, knows them personally, loves them unconditionally, forgives them totally, and wants them to live joyful, creative and purposeful lives. He believes that this is only accomplished when God’s love for us is lived out in our relationships. That the Church is to be the hands and feet of the risen Christ to bring God’s new reality into every part of our lives, and our communities both locally and globally. This is only possible through Christ’s self-sacrificial love for us and in lives deeply rooted in God.
Pastor Keith has served in full-time ordained ministry since 1981. He has served several congregations in the Susquehanna Conference as full-time or interim pastor, as college chaplain of York College, PA, as Pastoral Counselor in private practice, as founding Executive Director of a multiple sites pastoral counseling agency and as congregational consultant and conflict resolution specialist. Keith holds his Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Psychotherapy from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston IL with the Institute for Pastoral Psychotherapy.
Keith enjoys being outdoors, cooking and great food, music, and dancing of all types. He and Marsha have been married since 1988. Marsha is a Registered Nurse working as an Epic Application Coordinator in Information Technology for WellSpan. They have a daughter Allison, 1 dog (Bear) and 3 black cats (Annie and Abbie).
Pastor Keith has served in full-time ordained ministry since 1981. He has served several congregations in the Susquehanna Conference as full-time or interim pastor, as college chaplain of York College, PA, as Pastoral Counselor in private practice, as founding Executive Director of a multiple sites pastoral counseling agency and as congregational consultant and conflict resolution specialist. Keith holds his Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Psychotherapy from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston IL with the Institute for Pastoral Psychotherapy.
Keith enjoys being outdoors, cooking and great food, music, and dancing of all types. He and Marsha have been married since 1988. Marsha is a Registered Nurse working as an Epic Application Coordinator in Information Technology for WellSpan. They have a daughter Allison, 1 dog (Bear) and 3 black cats (Annie and Abbie).
Joe Reed
Director of Music Ministries and Director of Company of Praise (COP)
Stewartstown Summer Theatre Producer
Joe Reed joined the SUMC staff in September 2022. As Director of Music Ministries, Joe will be involved in worship planning and music, coordination between our many musical groups`, and direct the Chancel Choir.
Joe’s first experience at SUMC was in a prior performance of The Music Man as one of the 76 trombones. Joe continued to participate in the Summer Theatre orchestra through high school. He was a member of the Jesus Christ Superstar orchestra and served as the orchestra director of The Music Man 2022.
After graduating from of Susquehannock High School, Joe joined the U.S. Army Reserve Band as a trombone and euphonium player. He attended both Nyack College and Millersville University. For approximately seven years, Joe used his talents as the Director of Traditional Music at Bethany United Methodist Church (Red Lion, PA). Joe has been the music director for 12 community theatre productions with wide ranging musical requirements at York Little Theatre / Belmont Theatre and DreamWrights. He is a private music instructor, providing vocal, trombone, and piano music lessons.
Joe, his wife Nicki, and 18 month old son Simeon live in Stewartstown, PA.
Joe’s first experience at SUMC was in a prior performance of The Music Man as one of the 76 trombones. Joe continued to participate in the Summer Theatre orchestra through high school. He was a member of the Jesus Christ Superstar orchestra and served as the orchestra director of The Music Man 2022.
After graduating from of Susquehannock High School, Joe joined the U.S. Army Reserve Band as a trombone and euphonium player. He attended both Nyack College and Millersville University. For approximately seven years, Joe used his talents as the Director of Traditional Music at Bethany United Methodist Church (Red Lion, PA). Joe has been the music director for 12 community theatre productions with wide ranging musical requirements at York Little Theatre / Belmont Theatre and DreamWrights. He is a private music instructor, providing vocal, trombone, and piano music lessons.
Joe, his wife Nicki, and 18 month old son Simeon live in Stewartstown, PA.
Emily White
Director of Children's Ministry
Emily was born and raised in New York and earned her bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education from St. Joseph’s College, followed by a master’s degree in Literacy Education from SUNY Oneonta. She brings over eight years of teaching experience in highly diverse school communities across Virginia and Pennsylvania. Whether supporting students in the classroom or through individualized instruction, Emily demonstrates a deep commitment to helping children succeed academically and personally. Her passion for education is rooted in a lifelong calling to serve children and share the love of Christ.
Michael Daiuto
Director of Youth Ministry
Stewartstown Summer Theatre Director
The Summer Theater Director since 2023 and Youth Ministry Director since 2024, Michael was raised in Southern York County and has deep roots in the local community. He graduated from Susquehannock High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in philosophy with a minor in music from York College of Pennsylvania. Through his roles in ministry and education, he has multiple years of experience working with young people, and is inspired to walk alongside students as they discover their God-given potential and step into the person He created them to be.
Connie Zetterman
Administrative Secretary
Connie Zetterman is a member of Stewartstown UMC and joined the staff in July 2009. She lives in New Park with her husband, Charlie, and son, Ehren. Her daughter, Allison and husband Tyler have two daughters, Sophia & Rory Belle.
I have four - four legged - children. Two dogs and two rescue kitties.
I have four - four legged - children. Two dogs and two rescue kitties.
Alek Nielsen
Organist/Accompanist
Alek joined the staff at Stewartstown UMC in May 2023.
Susan Herbert
Church Administration
A lifelong member of Stewartstown UMC, Susan joined the volunteer staff as Treasurer in 2019 upon retirement from her professional career. During her career as a CPA, she worked in Public Accounting, specializing in tax. At SUMC, she is responsible for all financial matters.
Throughout her many years at SUMC, Susan taught Sunday School in the Children's Department and has served at least one term on almost every committee that has existed at the church. In addition, she participated in a number of music-related activities - led a Youth Choir and a Children's Choir, sang or played piano/keyboard for Easter and Christmas Cantatas, was a substitute pianist at worship services both at SUMC and at other local churches, and participated in some capacity with almost every Summer Theatre production since its inception.
Susan lives in Stewartstown with her husband of 52 years, Bill, a retired rural mail carrier for USPS. Their sons Nate (wife, Megan), Pat (wife, Holly), and Brett (wife, Ashley) and their 7 AWESOME grandsons ages 10-15 live in the local area.
Susan enjoys attending activities (predominately sports) in which the grandboys participate, traveling, spending time with family and friends, cooking, listening to music, and playing piano.
Throughout her many years at SUMC, Susan taught Sunday School in the Children's Department and has served at least one term on almost every committee that has existed at the church. In addition, she participated in a number of music-related activities - led a Youth Choir and a Children's Choir, sang or played piano/keyboard for Easter and Christmas Cantatas, was a substitute pianist at worship services both at SUMC and at other local churches, and participated in some capacity with almost every Summer Theatre production since its inception.
Susan lives in Stewartstown with her husband of 52 years, Bill, a retired rural mail carrier for USPS. Their sons Nate (wife, Megan), Pat (wife, Holly), and Brett (wife, Ashley) and their 7 AWESOME grandsons ages 10-15 live in the local area.
Susan enjoys attending activities (predominately sports) in which the grandboys participate, traveling, spending time with family and friends, cooking, listening to music, and playing piano.
Janice Bosley
Church Administration
Janice has been a member of SUMC since 2005, joining the staff as a volunteer in 2019 where she is responsible for Safe Sanctuary for the church and also oversees the recording/reporting of donations and pledges throughout the year.
She lives outside of town (near the golf course) with her husband, Chuck and 2 dogs (Luna and Dobby). She enjoys football (go Ravens), traveling and visiting her children (Erin with husband Brian and Ken with wife Ashley) and grandchildren (Ben, Victoria, William and Erica).
She lives outside of town (near the golf course) with her husband, Chuck and 2 dogs (Luna and Dobby). She enjoys football (go Ravens), traveling and visiting her children (Erin with husband Brian and Ken with wife Ashley) and grandchildren (Ben, Victoria, William and Erica).
Gary Schwinn
Church Sexton
Mr. Schwinn was born in Baltimore, MD. He resided in Essex and Middle River, MD until May 2010 when he moved to Stewartstown. Gary retired from the United States Air Force in December 2012 after 37 years of military service. Gary and Deena have been married for 36 years and have two children. Gary enjoys playing with his 4 grandchildren, hunting, fishing, metal detecting, woodworking, motorcycle riding, playing guitar and song writing. Gary enjoys his part time employment at SUMC and loves being around people that are working in the many ministries of the church. Gary’s life verse in Philippians 4:13.
Grace Wilson
Nursery Worker
Grace will work a 2-hr shift on Sunday mornings in the nursery. She is a senior at Susquehannock High School and has taught preschool with children ages 4 - 5 and currently works at the YMCA child watch program.
Terri Hebel
Stewartstown Food Pantry Director
Terri has been a member of Stewartstown United Methodist Church for more than 30 years and joined the church staff in 2026 as Food Pantry Director. A lifelong resident of Southern York County, she lives in Shrewsbury Township with her husband, Dave, and is the proud mother of two grown children, Jake and Annie. Terri spent 22 years working in public education, followed by three years with a nonprofit organization helping low-income adults achieve stable homeownership. With a lifelong call to serve her community, Terri has been involved in scouting, schools, food pantries, and church ministries. Her favorite aspect of the Stewartstown Food Pantry is how it brings together people from across the community—different churches, organizations, and backgrounds—all working toward a shared mission of care and compassion. She finds joy in working alongside others to live out God’s call to love our neighbors.