Fred Shaw has been a United Methodist pastor serving in Ohio since 1969 and at Oxford United Methodist Church since July, 2005. He and Nancy have an adult son, Ross, who is a high school history teacher, and an adult daughter, Anne Mackin, who is a Deputy Sheriff and a wild animal trainer.
Fred is an internationally recognized storyteller who has a particular interest in maintaining the traditional stories of his native people, the Shawnee. Fred's storytelling programs, conservation activities, awards, and photographic work are found at www.sumac-enterprises.net, which he shares with his son, Ross.
Fred and Nancy are avid wildlife conservationists, writers and photographers. They have been known to have cheetahs purring in their laps. Most of all, they love God's people.
Karen oversees learning for children, youth, students and adults. Karen joined the staff in August, 2004, after serving as student pastor for five and half years in Indiana. She is a native of Butler County and graduated from Talawanda High School in Oxford. A graduate of Indiana University, she will graduate in December 2010 from the Master of Divinity program at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
Karen and her husband, Bob, have four adult children: Cassie and son-in-law, Derrick Lechien and grandson, Braedon Lechien; Lydia Montgomery; Christine Montgomery and Robby Montgomery.
Robert and Rachel Pritchard are the directors of our LIVE WIRE Youth Group.
Contact Robert and Rachel at 740-361-1112 or youth@oumc.org.
Bill Jenne
Music Director/Organist
William (Bill) Jenne is a native of Toledo, OH. He has resided in Hamilton OH since 1967. He holds a B. Mus. from Capital University and Masters of Music from Miami University. He also studied at the University of Michigan, Western Michigan University and holds Orff-Schulwerk certification from the University of Cincinnati. He holds a Certificate in Advanced Worship Studies form the Robert Webber Institute for Worship. His organ teachers have been William S. Bailey, Rober Glasgow, Mary Chaney Gould, Alexander Boggs Ryan and Eugene Hill. He has serv3ed churches in Toledo, OH, Hamilton, OH and MIddletown, OH. He is an active recitalist with pending erecitals in Ohio and TExas. Bill has an outstanding reputation for teaching piano, organ and voice to private students.
Bob Mucha became the Director of the OUMC Chancel Choir in January, 2009. Prior to joining our staff he directed the choir at First United Methodist Church in Middletown, Ohio. He is a long time high school music educator and also serves as a coach for the Southern Gateway Chorus.
Strong congregational and choral singing is a tradition at OUMC and Bob is enthusiastically continuing that tradition. All are invited to join the Chancel Choir and become part of our music ministry and fellowship.
Katie Gibson
Bel Canto Choir Director
Katie has been a bell ringer since she was nine and was a member of the OUMC bell choir as an undergraduate. She has recently taken up directing after returning to Oxford to work in the University Libraries.
