Staff
Amy Escobar Office Administrator
e-mail Amy at: aescobar@hopeuccstl.org
I have worked at Episcopal churches in communications and the St. Louis Public Library. My husband is Carlos, my three adult children are: Chloe (28), Ethan (24), & Brandon (21). We have two dogs: Gino, a Mini Australian Shepherd and Frank our Kelpie/Border Collie. Rocco, (Gino’s brother), is my daughter Chloe’s Australian Shepherd and is often at our house. I love traveling, especially to beach destinations, music, art, movies, plants & Zumba class.
I am in the office on Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you call the office and you don’t get an answer, please leave a message.
Sara Karcher, Coordinator of Youth and Children’s Ministries
e-mail Sara at: skarcher@hopeuccstl.org
Sara Karcher has been a member of Hope since 2011. She currently teaches Sunday school, directs VBS and has served as Hope’s Coordinator of Youth and Children’s ministry since February 2018. She is also a full time Special Education teacher at a charter school in St. Louis city. Sara is married to her husband Andy and they have three children: Alice, Ben and Charlie who keep them very busy!
Ethan Hale, Weekday Building Care
email at: ethanhalecarpentry@gmail.com
Ethan maintains the church building and grounds throughout the week. From replacing light bulbs to snow blowing the walks, Ethan is the building care expert.
Jim Threlkeld, Director of Music
email at: threlkeldjames@hotmail.com
Jim has served as Director of Music and Organist at Hope United Church of Christ since 1997 and has served in church music for 56 years.
He holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Southwest Baptist University in Boliver, MO and taught elementary music several years in public schools.
Jim is a member of the American Guild of Organists and The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. In addition to his responsibilities as organist, Jim directs the Adult Chancel Choir and the Chancel Handbell Choir.