First United Methodist Church - Lancaster Pa

Engaging, Inspirational, Multigenerational

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About Me

Full Name:  Juliet Dodge

But Please Call Me:  Juliet

Position:  Taize Music Director

Born Where and When:  Boston, MA

Family Facts:  my brother and 96-year-old father live in Connecticut.  My mother and sister have passed away.

Education:  Master of Fine Arts in Voice from University of Connecticut.  Further studies at Hartt School of Music, Hartford, CT

How I Became A Christian:  one-step-at-a-time, a church service here, a singing job there, a meditation here, a directing position there...

How I endedup at First Church:  God led me to both Lancaster and First Church

The Most Important Thing I Do Around Here:  music

Favorites

Music:  Brahms - Fourth Symphony and Violin Concerto, Wagner - The Ride of The Walkyries and the Pilgrams Chorus, Hildegard von Bingen - Music and Visions, Schubert - Staendchen, Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzer, Beatles - Here Comes the Sun and Many More!

Movie:  Shakespeare movies

TV Shows:  No TV

Food:  Italian, Indian, Greek and Mexican Vegetarian dishes

Vacations:  Oceans or Lakes

Place to Eat in Lancaster:  Panera, El Serrano, Taj Mahal

How I spend my free-time:  Walking in the country, Walking along the beach

Best Book I've Read Recently:  Gabrielle Bosis He and I

Nobody knows that I..... love stargazing

My Vision for First Church:  Many members, a packed Taize service and weekly communion.

One way people can pray for me is:  clarity of vision.