Pastor Carl Peterson
Pastor Carl has been leading worship and study at Payson UMC since July 2014. He came to us after nine years of nurturing Grace United Methodist Church of Douglas, AZ, and one year at Huachuca United Methodist Church of Huachuca City, AZ. He retired from working with software engineering, communications, and business development in industry. He served 10 years as a German and Russian linguist in the United States Air Force. Pastor Carl presents the Bible in a conversational style that challenges believers to dig deeper into their faith and grow in love of God. He believes that worship and study should both inspire and challenge believers, but should not be boring or routine. Pastor Carl also serves on the Board of Directors for the Payson Area Habitat for Humanity and volunteers as a chaplain for the Payson Police Department. Pastor Carl and his wife Bonnie have three adult children who all live in Arizona. Send an email to Pastor Carl.
Pastor Carl has been leading worship and study at Payson UMC since July 2014. He came to us after nine years of nurturing Grace United Methodist Church of Douglas, AZ, and one year at Huachuca United Methodist Church of Huachuca City, AZ. He retired from working with software engineering, communications, and business development in industry. He served 10 years as a German and Russian linguist in the United States Air Force. Pastor Carl presents the Bible in a conversational style that challenges believers to dig deeper into their faith and grow in love of God. He believes that worship and study should both inspire and challenge believers, but should not be boring or routine. Pastor Carl also serves on the Board of Directors for the Payson Area Habitat for Humanity and volunteers as a chaplain for the Payson Police Department. Pastor Carl and his wife Bonnie have three adult children who all live in Arizona. Send an email to Pastor Carl.
Bobby Phylow, Administrative Assistant
Bobby brings a wealth of experience to the church office. He retired from the United States Air Force after a career in Meteorological and Navigation Equipment Maintenance. He worked as an office manager in medical offices in Payson before working at the church. He is a member of the church and volunteers much of his time in the sound booth during worship and other functions. Bobby and his wife, Karen, have lived in Payson for more than 20 years. Send an email to Bobby.
Bobby brings a wealth of experience to the church office. He retired from the United States Air Force after a career in Meteorological and Navigation Equipment Maintenance. He worked as an office manager in medical offices in Payson before working at the church. He is a member of the church and volunteers much of his time in the sound booth during worship and other functions. Bobby and his wife, Karen, have lived in Payson for more than 20 years. Send an email to Bobby.
Gail Gorry, Music Director
Gail is a curriculum specialist for Gila County and brings a huge background in music to our church. She leads our choir, accompanies the congregation on piano and organ, and plays in the Grace Notes bell choir. Gail plans and leads all music for our regular and special worship services. Gail is married to Wayne and their son, Cypress, is the current US national mountain bike champion. Send an email to Gail.
Gail is a curriculum specialist for Gila County and brings a huge background in music to our church. She leads our choir, accompanies the congregation on piano and organ, and plays in the Grace Notes bell choir. Gail plans and leads all music for our regular and special worship services. Gail is married to Wayne and their son, Cypress, is the current US national mountain bike champion. Send an email to Gail.
Kristin Mosier, Treasurer
Kris started working for the church in September 2006. She is a retired accountant, having worked at NICOR Gas (outside of Chicago) for 25 years. Kris and her mother moved to Payson in June 2005. Since moving to Payson, Kris has become an avid hiker, so you’re likely to find her on or off the trail, or at the gym, or dancing, or traveling. She’s recently married and with the marriage came 3 adult children, their spouses, and 5 grandchildren.
Kris started working for the church in September 2006. She is a retired accountant, having worked at NICOR Gas (outside of Chicago) for 25 years. Kris and her mother moved to Payson in June 2005. Since moving to Payson, Kris has become an avid hiker, so you’re likely to find her on or off the trail, or at the gym, or dancing, or traveling. She’s recently married and with the marriage came 3 adult children, their spouses, and 5 grandchildren.
Marilyn Malles-Simons, Parish Nurse
Marilyn is a retired Registered Nurse (RN), who brings more than 45 years of experience caring for people of all ages to the part-time position of Parish Nurse. Her strengths are empathetic understanding, being a good listener and supportive to all she encounters. The Parish Nurse is a staff adviser for the Caregiving Ministry and information resource for the church community.
Marilyn is a retired Registered Nurse (RN), who brings more than 45 years of experience caring for people of all ages to the part-time position of Parish Nurse. Her strengths are empathetic understanding, being a good listener and supportive to all she encounters. The Parish Nurse is a staff adviser for the Caregiving Ministry and information resource for the church community.
Lupe Thompson, Custodian
Lupe was born in Badiraquato, Sinaloa, Mexico. She came to Payson in 1978 and began work at the hospital, where she continued to work for 37 years. She and her husband, Don, have been married 27 years. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Hope House.
Lupe was born in Badiraquato, Sinaloa, Mexico. She came to Payson in 1978 and began work at the hospital, where she continued to work for 37 years. She and her husband, Don, have been married 27 years. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Hope House.