Our Pastor
Rev. Kurt Wieser has been serving in recognized ministries since 1995. These ministries have been to both called positions as well as some non-traditional pastoral positions. He has served as a trauma chaplain at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and as program director of outreach ministries at Old First in Philadelphia. He has also served as a homeless shelter monitor for One Night at a Time, a faith-based organization. He has been serving Liberation as Senior Pastor since January 2003.
One of his interests in addition to parish ministry is staying in touch with the broader realities of our world through immersion experiences in developing countries. In 1995 he had the opportunity to visit Central Mexico, where he lived with a family in a squatter’s village while working to secure permanent land for the indigenous inhabitants of the village.
In 2000 Pastor Kurt went to India where he traveled with a group throughout the southern tier of the country living in a variety of settings. Each of these experiences were deeply meaningful and continue to inform his ministry.
Pastor Kurt is passionate about people and serving God with integrity.
Quick Facts:
- Born: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Seminary Education: Lutheran Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary
- Family: Kurt has been with his partner Jim Ebbenga since 1988. Together they raised 5 children and currently enjoy spoiling 4 grandchildren.
- For Fun: Reading, music, movies, gardening, cooking, and home brewing.
To contact Pastor Kurt send an e-mail to pastorkurt@liberationucc.org.
News & Events
Please join us for Worship Services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Location and Directions
- Wednesday, March 10:
- Worship & Music Committee meets.
- Friday, March 12:
- Transformational Movement as Prayer: Jesus as Master Teacher at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 13:
- Pastoral Relations Committee meets.
- Daylight Savings Time begins tonight. Spring ahead!
- Sunday, March 14:
- Choir practice at 9:15 a.m.
- Sunday School
- Christian Education Committee meets after Worship.
- Exploring the Meditative Life: Drawing as Meditation
- Tuesday, March 16:
- Stewardship Committee meets.
- Wednesday, March 17:
- Soup & Sandwich at 6:00 p.m.
- Lenten Meditation at 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 18:
- Coordinating Council meets at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 20:
- Bingo at 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 21:
- Choir practice at 9:15 a.m.
- Peace & Social Justice Committee meets after Worship.
- Exploring the Meditative Life: Sitting with a Question at 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 23:
- Administrative Committee meets at 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 26:
- Transformational Movement as Prayer: Resurrection as Process at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 27:
- Community Meal at Cove Methodist.
- Sunday, March 28:
- Choir practice at 9:15 a.m.
- Sunday School
- Evangelism & Hospitality Committee meets after Worship.
- Transformational Movement as Prayer: Extending our Meditative Gaze at 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 1 :
- Re-enactment of the Last Supper at 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 2:
- A new way of looking at the crucifixion and death of Jesus at 7:00 p.m.