Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church
For most of Hart's career in ministry, he has served as co-pastor of congregations with his wife Rev. Cheryl Edmonds. When they moved to Cincinnati nearly two years ago, Cheryl received a call to serve a church in the Cincinnati Presbytery, and Hart accepted the call to become the Interim Pastor of Kennedy Heights. Together, Hart and Cheryl are the parents of three wonderful sons, Jason, Scott and Daniel, who are all in their twenties. Hart is a native of North Carolina and a graduate of the University of North Carolina. Cheryl is a native Ohioan and graduate of Miami University. Hart has attended Southeastern Baptist Seminary, Wake Forest; Duke Divinity School; Austin Presbyterian Seminary; and Columbia Theological Seminary for the Gospel and Culture Program.
Additional leadership involvements include the Urban Pastors Network of the Presbytery of Cincinnati; service on the National Interim Ministry Education Team of the Presbyterian Church USA; and participation as a Delegate to the Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of Cincinnati.
Interim ministry is normally seen as the time in a congregation's journey to prepare for calling the next installed pastor. It is also a time to consider new visions for the church's future ministry, as God's mission to the world is examined in fresh ways. It is an exciting and creative time for congregations to open up to the freshness of God's Spirit.
Hart's interests include Tar Heel basketball, canoeing, hiking, camping, all kinds of music from classical and jazz to U2 and Bruce Springsteen, movies and good coffee.
Janet Langhorst has been the Director of Music Ministries at Kennedy Heights for 20 years; she oversees a cradle-to-grave music ministry that actively seeks to use the talents and gifts of all. She directs four ensembles -- two singing choirs and two bell choirs.
Each member of Janet's family is a performing artist. Her husband, Gary, is a jazz and commercial free-lance bass trombone player and a music teacher, who also directs the Kennedy Heights brass choir. Her daughter, Abby, a percussion performance major at DePaul University in Chicago, has played for the Tanglewood Summer Festival and at the Montreat Worship and Music Conferences on several occasions. Her son, Ben, is a senior in high school who is planning a career as an actor. He has presented original dramatic pieces for worship and substituted as church organist on several occasions. Abby and Ben actively participate in the church's music and worship life.
In addition to her church duties, Janet offers private voice and piano instructions in her home studio. She has been a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) for 25 years. For the Indian Hill School District's music department, Janet substitute teaches and plays accompaniment for solos, groups and the high-school musicals. Janet also provides musical direction and accompaniment for various theatrical productions through the Cincinnati Actors Studio.
In the wider church, Janet has chaired the Cincinnati Presbytery's Theology and Worship Committee, as well as the Presbytery Meeting Mission Team. These groups plan and present worship services at Presbytery meetings, as well as implement cluster-gathering programs for the entire Presbytery. Active in the PC(USA) Multicultural Network, Janet has presented workshops on multicultural worship at national conferences in New York City, Dallas, Houston and Durham, NC. Janet is a member of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM) and annually attends the Worship and Music Conferences held in Montreat, NC.
In her free time, Janet enjoys spending time with her family, music, reading, knitting and travel.
Sharon has lived in Cincinnati all her life, and, with her husband Greg, has two grown children and three grandchildren. At Kennedy Heights, Sharon assists all the staff and members in the life of a busy and engaged congregation. She views her work as a ministry and supports the church's mission far beyond her regular duties. We are blessed that Sharon prepares and arranges for the best dinner in town during our mid-week church program night- Wonderful Wednesday. Sharon is a Deaconness in her own church, New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Music is her passion, and, each year, she participates in the Gospel Music Workshop of America right here in Cincinnati.
Clarence has been a vital part of the church's life since 1976. He is retired from the Cincinnati Department of Sanitation after 32½ years. In his second career, he has served Kennedy Heights for more than 15 years. Clarence's service and ministry includes volunteering with the "Meals on Wheels" program of the Sycamore Senior Center. He is also a Board Member of The Caring Place, which is located at Kennedy Heights. People say, "Clarence is always there for you." Clarence has a real heart for young people, and, for many years, he served as a baseball coach for all ages here in Cincinnati. He and his wife, Phyllis, celebrate the joy of 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Hyeeun was born in Seoul, South Korea, and received her bachelor's degree in piano performance from Oberlin College. She is currently working on her doctorate in piano performance at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Hyeeun is also on the staff of the Starling Orchestra in the CCM Preparatory Department.
The Caring Place ministry serves local residents with emergency food needs, clothing, and other items for children and adults all through the year. Area churches and residents support this ministry with generous offerings of money and time and collections of items that families need during the year, including school supplies. A Benefit Bank program to match individuals with available services is also part of The Caring Place ministry. Cel is widely known as an advocate for people in need.
Vickie is a retired city employee and a native of Cincinnati. She supports activities for our Wednesday night program and our Sunday worship services.
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