Staff, Council & Volunteers

Our Staff

  • Pastor: Rev. Ray Scheck – Pastor Ray is our interim pastor. He moved into the interim position in October, 2021 to fill the vacancy created by Rev. John Kulczycki’s retirement in June, 2021. Pastor Ray is a rostered NALC pastor who comes from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Damascus, MD. Pastor Ray has a long history in the Catholic and Lutheran church. He has come to us as a true blessing!
  • Church Administrator: Kathy Duvall – Kathy has been the Church Administrator at St. Matthew since the fall of 2005. She brings to her ministry, skills in computers and office administration. Before coming to St. Matthew she has spent her career in various business settings and brings to the office an eagerness to serve and a love of people that reflects her faith.
  • Choir Director: Pam McCracken – Pam has served outstandingly as choir director at St. Matthew for many years. She teaches music in the Baltimore County Public School system and has received many awards as band director and teacher at Kenwood High School. She is currently teaching elementary school aged children in Baltimore County. Pam’s dedication to the children she teaches and her skills in music provides inspiration not only in the classroom but also on Sundays in worship.
  • Organist: Carol Mehring – Carol has come to us through our congregation and will serve as our interim organist for the time being. Mark Hurley, our organist of 25 years retired as of February 27th. We pray Mark is blessed in retirement and look forward to Carol blessing us with her talents.

Council Chairpersons

  • Disaster/Missions: open
  • Evangelism: Irene M.
  • Fellowship: Pam K.
  • Financial Secretary: Joe H.
  • Parish Education: Joy M.
  • Property: Keith B.
  • Social Concerns: Scotti H.
  • Stewardship: Helen S.
  • Worship: Donna J.
  • Youth: Abigail K.

Executive Council Members

  • President: Jeff M.
  • Vice President: Donna J.
  • Treasurer: open
  • Recording Secretary: Tina H.

Women of the NALC Council Members

  • President: Pam K.
  • Vice President: Donna J.
  • Treasurer: Mary Ann S.
  • Recording Secretary: Janet D.

Volunteer services

Many of the volunteer positions here at St. Matthew are Sunday School Teachers, Confirmation Leaders, Youth Group Leaders, First Communion Teacher, Bible Study Leaders, Council Members, Building Maintenance, Altar Guild, Ushers, Greeters, Food Preparation Volunteers, and the list goes on. If you are interested in volunteer services, please contact the office for direction.