BACKGROUND:
Pastor Caleb Harms was called to serve as our pastor in October 2007.
He completed his Masters of Divinity Degree in 1990 from Trinity
Lutheran
Seminary in Columbus, OH. In August of 1990, Caleb was ordained into
the
ministry. Prior to pursuing his career in ministry, he received a
Bachelor
of Arts in Communication Arts from California Lutheran University. In
addition, he earned a Master of Arts in Theatre from the University of
Colorado. Caleb's ministry has included Campus ministry, Prison
Ministry,
two congregations, a national staff member of the Lutheran Church, and
an Interfaith Peace ministry. Caleb is currently working as a hospice
chaplain in addition to serving as the Pastor of St. Matthew's United
Church of Christ. He became a Minister in the UCC in December of 2004.
FAMILY:
Caleb has two wonderful sons, Amani and Gabriel. They both love
sporting activities, especially soccer and baseball. His sons are
enjoying
the elementary school years. Amani is especially interested in science
and
math, while Gabriel is passionate about music and people. Amani and
Gabriel
are two of Caleb's most important teachers.
INTERESTS:
Caleb is passionate about the theatre and movies. He is well
traveled in the United States. Hawaii is the only state that he has not
visited. He is a photographer and has sold pieces of his artwork.
Music is
an essential part of his life from Miles Davis to U2 to Tom Waits and
Leonard Cohen. The Green Bay Packers are his favorite team because his
mom grew up in Milwaukee. Caleb especially enjoys conversation and
listening to life stories.
WHAT SHOULD WE CALL HIM?
Our Pastor is fine with being called "Caleb." For those who are
more comfortable they may call him "Pastor", "Pastor Caleb", or "Pastor
Harms."
BEST WAY TO REACH HIM:
Give him a call at the church ~ 610.458.8583
or
His cell phone ~ 215.459.0056
or
Try his email ~
revharmsstmatthews@sprintpcs.com
Pastor Caleb is generally at the church in his study Monday and Thursday from 5-8pm.