Emmanuel United Methodist Church

Elizabeth Berkheimer/ Youth Director


Elizabeth grew up on a farm in Enola before she attended Mid-Atlantic Christian University in North Carolina where she received 2 bachelors degrees. One in Youth Ministry and one in Biblical Exposition. After graduation she moved back to PA to be with her family and she adopted her sweet puppy, Willa. Elizabeth loves to paint, calligraphy, bake, and diy. She joined Emmanuel as the Youth Director in October of 2022. 

Mindi Gochnaur / Pastor


Pastor Mindi is a 2011 graduate  of Messiah College, with a B.A. in Christian Ministries with a concentration in Youth Ministry. She is also a 2014 graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary, obtaining an MDiv. In May 2017, Pastor Mindi was ordained as an Elder by the Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church. 


We are a local congregation with a proud past and an exciting future. With God's help, our mission is to reach and receive people as they are; to develop, nurture an​d strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ so they may grow spiritually and live life more abundantly. We are here to welcome, support and show genuine love and concern for all. 

Gloria Noss / Secretary

Gloria joined EEUMC's staff in April 1990. Prior to her employment at EEUMC, she worked for Child Evangelism Fellowship for 19 years. She is very involved at her home church, Mechanicsburg Church of God, and has taught children in churches for over 50 years. Gloria is married to husband, Oren. They have 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren