Behind the Scenes
Staff at St. John's Reformed
If you are in and around the church,
you have probably seen us!
Get to know us a little better in the paragraphs below.
Alisha Riepma-Hosier
Minister of Word and Sacrament
Pastor Alisha is originally from Iowa, and did her undergrad work in Chicago at Trinity Christian College. She worked on the Reformed Church in America Denominational staff before beginning her Master's of Divinity work at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. She worked as an Albany Synod Fellow for two years at Prattsville Reformed Church before beginning her role here at St. John's.
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Jane Bier
Organist
My husband and I were married for 40 years. We had three children. I now have two grandchildren and the Lord has blessed me with three great grandchildren. I find playing the organ very relaxing. It gives me much pleasure to share my love of music and organ with the congregation at St. John's.
Joey Breslau
Musician
Joey Breslau is a second year graduate student in the Bard Vocal Arts Program. While focused on opera and art song performance, Joey also loves to play piano, conduct, and arrange music to play with his friends. He is hoping to move to Berlin in the coming year to start a career singing opera.
Kristi Colburn
Administrative Assistant
Greetings as your church administrator! I’m happy to be the administrator in the office at St. John’s Reformed Church. I live in Red Hook with my husband, Dave. I enjoy spending time with my family. Thank you for all the smiles, love, and prayers that you have shared with me!
Dawn Mergenthaler
Sexton
Hi I'm Dawn. I am the sexton for St. John's. I am a native of the Red Hook /Elizaville area. My life-long partner and I have 3 beautiful children and 2 grandchildren who keep us busy. I have worked at the church for the last 3 years and have worked in my community for the past 25 years as a housekeeper.
