Rev. Tyler Stanhope

Pastor

Tyler Stanhope grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania and attended Cairn University, graduating with a B.S. in Bible, M.S. in Christian Counseling, and a M. Divinity along with a Certificate of Advanced Specialization in Christian Counseling. Prior to pursuing vocational church ministry, Tyler worked as a mobile therapist within the foster care and adoption field throughout the city of Philadelphia. This experience has very much carried over into his passion for serving children and families within the church. Tyler considers his call as pastor as an incredible gift and strives to shepherd God’s people with sincerity and dedication. 

Tyler and his wife, Erica, have three children, Melody, James, and Damon and two Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Khara and Trek. In addition to nearly endless wrestling sessions with his kids, attempting to tire out the dogs, and spending time with his wife, Tyler also trains and teaches Brazilian Jiujitsu, in which he has a black belt. Tyler and Erica also love exploring the outdoors all over the world, hiking, biking, and kayaking as often as they are able.

Evelyn R. Larter

Director of Music

Evelyn R. Larter was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music, graduating with honors in concert piano, composition and music education. She performed with the Highlands Sinfonia and on Scottish television. Since moving to the United States with her husband and family in 1988, Evelyn has been an active performer in the Philadelphia area. She was previously on the music staff of historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for 11 years.

At Deerfield Presbyterian Church she organizes an annual recital series with world class musicians. As a composer, Evelyn writes anthems for the church choir, and creates instrumental and vocal solo hymn arrangements for her musician friends. Over thirty of her anthems have been published by the Lorenz Corporation, St. James Music Press, Augsburg Fortress Publications and Abingdon Press. She is a Colleague of the American Guild of Organists (CAGO), has served three years as Dean of the SouthWest Jersey Chapter, and was also the Coordinator of the 2019 Mid-Atlantic Regional Convention in South Jersey. She teaches piano and organ throughout the year, and was formerly on the faculty of the Csehy Summer School of Music at Cairn University in Langhorne, PA.

December 2011 saw the release of her first CD recording, a collaboration with flutist Daniel Sharp titled Amid the Winter’s Snow. In 2015 Evelyn fulfilled a commission from Lydia Calhoun, clarinet, to create many new international Christmas carol arrangements for a CD project entitled Carols for the King from Around the World, which she also recorded and premiered with Lydia. Her website address is www.evelynlartermusic.com.

Evelyn is married to the Rev. Dr. Kenneth C. Larter. They have four adult children, and five grandchildren.

(Photograph by Joe Routon)

Beth Barrickman

Administrator

Julianne Smith

Sexton

Lynn Carter

Treasurer

Session

The church is governed by a Session consisting of ordained Elders elected by the members of the congregation.

Currently Serving Elders are:

• Larry Barrickman
• Bob Cimprich
• Nathan Hetzel
• Carl Kirstein
• Jay Probasco
• Joe Ross
• Mark Weber

Deacons

Our Board of Deacons handles essential and sensitive needs of congregants and others.

Currently Serving Deacons are:

• Beth Barrickman
• Carol Elwell
• Linda Hetzel
• Connie Kirstein
• Sandy Iulg
• Janet Murasky
• Terri Probasco
• Pat Ross