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Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes, Senior Pastor
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revlaura@eldoradofederatedchurch.org

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Pastor Laura joined Federated Church in June of 2021, bringing joy, a strong passion for justice and over 20 years in parish ministry.  She served several churches in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as in her home state of Texas.  She worked with youth and young adults for decades, and has extensive experience in serving those who have experienced homelessness, especially young families.
     Before attending seminary, Laura was a commercial banker for Chase Manhattan and a full-time mother.  She is a trained interim pastor with experience in assisting congregations during times of transition and transformation.  She serves on the Board of Trustees at the Graduate Theological Union (GTU), associated with the University of California - Berkeley.  She has professional development experience and has engaged in several capital campaigns.
     Laura received a Doctor of Ministry degree from the University of Creation Spirituality (now Wisdom University) in Oakland, California, and her Masters of Divinity from the Pacific School of Religion at the GTU in Berkeley.  Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Texas in Austin.
     Her board experience locally includes the El Dorado County Opportunity Knocks Continuum of Care (EDOK CoC) and the Caldor Fire Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG).  As the previous moderator for the Northern California Nevada Conference of the UCC, Laura has extensive experience in leading and participating in effective community focused gatherings.
     Pastor Laura has two children who live in Northern California and is so happy to be close to their families. She also has three grand dogs – Kodiak, Marshmallow and Scout.

Rev. ​Carrie Lane, Parish Associate
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revcarrielane@gmail.com

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The Rev. Carrie Lane grew up in Federated Church and credits her faith development
to those active days of being a part of the youth group and Sunday worship. 
     After attending UC Davis, she received her Masters of Divinity at San Francisco Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1991 to serve as an Associate Pastor in
​the Bay Area.  She then went on to serve as a hospice chaplain and bereavement counselor for almost 15 years.  In 2019 she moved back ‘home’ to Placerville and joined the Federated Church staff.  
     You’ll find her working with the Deacons, the Health Ministry Team, the Home Visitation team, calling our shuts in’s, doing home/hospital visitations (post COVID), preaching and helping in worship.  Having a passion for senior care and all things ‘wellness’, Carrie also has a Masters in Public Health and works for WelbeHealth’s Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).  Throughout her life, Carrie has always felt that her calling and passion has been to ‘create community.’   
     Carrie and her husband, Mark Teply, have an empty nest but their ‘millennials’ pop in and out frequently for a free meal and use of the washing machine. Carrie loves to plant flowers, go on kayak adventures with Mark, and pretend that she knows how to play the piano.    


Church Staff 

Our committed staff are always available to welcome, help, and answer questions.
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 Rebecca Monroe

 Director of Music 
 
 530-622-0273 x21
 federatedmusic@eldoradofederatedchurch.org


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 Amanda Anderson - Director of Children ​and Youth Ministries
 amanda@eldoradofederatedchurch.org
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​ Amanda Anderson grew up going to Federated Church and went through both the Jr. and   Sr. High groups. ​She graduated from CSU Chico and moved back to Placerville after   marrying her high school sweetheart, Reed.  They now have three kids, 6 year-old   Benjamin, 4 year-old Owen, and 2 year-old Caleb. Amanda loves working at her 'home'   church and thoroughly enjoys playing games, talking, and learning with our children and   youth. 
 Amanda is currently an Inquirer In-Care of the NCCP PC(USA) and is attending seminary   at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. 
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​Jan Laird
Office Manager
​T-F 9 AM - 3 PM
530-622-0273 x10

office@eldoradofederatedchurch.org

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​Dave Price

Director of
​Support Services 

530-306-6530
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supportservices@eldoradofederatedchurch.org


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​OF JESUS CHRIST
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1031 Thompson Way
​Placerville, CA  95667
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Contact

office@eldoradofederatedchurch.org
530-622-0273

Senior Pastor
​Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes
revlaura@eldoradofederatedchurch.org
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