Rev. Dr. Dominique Denman—affectionately known as Dr. Domi—is a native of Houston, TX, pastor, theologian, scholar, and artist whose ministry centers on reconciliation, healing, and building bridges across communities. With advanced degrees in music, education, theology and ministry, Dr. Domi brings a deep love for Scripture, worship, music, and the arts into every aspect of service. As both a preacher and a teacher, Dr. Domi is passionate about creating spaces where all people—especially those often marginalized—can experience God’s love, grace, and justice. Beyond the pulpit, Dr. Domi enjoys singing, producing music, directing theater, traveling, and cooking and was a member of the Houston Grand Opera chorus for over a decade. She is married to Rev. Dr. Kellie Turner and they are parents of a rambunctious rescue dog, Cooper.
Rev. Dana Schlegel is a native of Berks County and graduated from Albright College and Lancaster Theological Seminary. He has served several pastorates in PA Southeast and Penn Central Conferences and taught on the faculty of Lancaster Seminary where he also directed the Arts In Ministry Program. Dana also served on the staff of Penn Central Conference as the Conference Coordinator of Program Ministries and most recently was a Chaplain for Hospice of Lancaster County for 15 years.
Dana joined the staff at First Reformed in February 2014 as Minister to the Home Bound and Elderly. This staff position is funded by the Diffenbach Trust. His responsibility is to provide pastoral care for home bound members of First Reformed and to assess educational needs in the congregation related to aging, such as spiritual issues, personal care needs, housing needs, health care issues, legal issues.
Mr. Larry Hershey, Organist/Choirmaster, has been Organist and Choirmaster at First Reformed Church since 1989. His position is part-time, and he directs The Choir of sixteen members. He is a 1988 music honors graduate from Millersville University. Larry is also an active local piano and organ recitalist and has performed often with The Lancaster Summer Arts Concert Series and The Lancaster Chapter of The American Guild of Organists. Most First Fridays you will find Larry playing a free 30 minute concert on the Hill Byrne/Christiansen Memorial Pipe Organ, as a gift to the Lancaster community.
Mrs. Janet Lefever is our Church Administrative Assistant. Helping to serve the church and the community, Janet’s service in indispensable as an integral part of the FRC team. Whenever you visit FRC, you can always expect a big smile and incredible hospitality from her.
Bob started working at FRC in 2005. After fifteen years of sexton, he took a four-year break to follow his love for woodworking. Then, after a layoff at his job, Bob was offered the position again. For someone who knows the church property better than just about anyone, Bob is happy to be back taking care of the church and rekindling all of his previous friendships in downtown Lancaster. Welcome back, Bob!
