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Rev. Anne M. Rosebrock, Senior Pastor
Reverend Anne Rosebrock is a native of Indiana who grew up in the Meridian Street United Methodist Church. Anne went to seminary in Pasadena, California and served United Methodist Churches in the Los Angeles area and then in Wichita, Kansas before returning to Indianapolis in 2005. In January 2006 Anne joined the staff of Meridian Street as Executive Pastor, overseeing program ministry as well as particiating in teaching and preaching. Anne's appointment as Senior Pastor for Meridian Street was effective July 1, 2007. You can reach Anne at 317-253-3237 ext. 16 or arosebrock@msumc.org.
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Rev. Danny Walker, Associate Pastor
Reverend Danny Walker grew up in Evansville, Indiana, the son of two high school teachers. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Biology and Religious Studies. After serving for two years as a missionary in the Hispanic community in Dallas, Texas, Danny attended Duke Divinity School. After graduation he came to the South Indiana Conference, serving as pastor of two congregations in Lebanon, Indiana. Danny’s appointment as associate pastor at Meridian Street was effective July 1, 2007. You can reach Danny at 317-253-3237 ext. 20 or dwalker@msumc.org.
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Rev. Kevin Reed, Associate Pastor
Reverend Kevin Reed joined the Meridian Street staff as associate pastor in July, 2007. He is a native of Indiana, growing up in Richmond. Kevin attended Franklin College of Indiana, graduating with a B.A. in Elementary Education. In May, 2007 he received his Masters of Divinity Degree from Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Kevin has also served as the pastor of South Vernon UMC in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Kevin can be reached at 317-253-3237 ext. 25 or kreed@msumc.org.
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Elisa Deer, Director of Children's Education
Elisa graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After a brief career in retail, she joined the staff of Meridian Street Church as a teacher in the Children's Day In program. She was Co-Director for sixteen of her more than twenty years with CDI. Elisa is now the Director of Children's Education and oversees all eductional programs for the children of the church through fifth grade excluding the CDI programs. She is a past member of the Advisory Board for the Indianapolis Children's Guardian Home and is currently on the Board for the Care for Kids Foundation. Elisa can be reached at 253-3237 ext. 30 or edeer@msumc.org
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Liz Hadar, Developmental Ministries Coordinator
Liz grew up in Columbus, Indiana and moved to Indianapolis to attend the University of Indianapolis where she was a two sport athlete and graduated with a B.S. degree in Psychology in 2004. She is currently a graduate student in the M.S. in School Counseling program at Butler University. While having held many positions working with individuals with disabilities, she is currently employed as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional / Habilitation Monitor for an Indiana Waiver Service Provider.
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Sylvia Hill, Parish Visitor

Sylvia graduated from the University of Michigan, taught elementary school in Ann Arbor and Indianapolis, and after raising her three children, began work on the staff of Meridian Street Church in 1982. She has been a member of the Church since 1975 and as a member, has served the Church in numerous capacities. As Parish Visitor, Sylvia contacts and visits church members experiencing a variety of needs. If you would like to talk with Sylvia about any church or personal matter, call the Church office at 317-253-3237.
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Marsha Kuntz, Church Business Administrator
Marsha is a graduate of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Accounting. In 2001 she obtained her C.F.R.M. from the The Fund Raising School at the IU School of Philanthropy. Marsha joined the staff of Meridian Street in 2003. She can be reached at 317. 253.3237 ext 22, or mkuntz@msumc.org
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Beth Larner, Gospel Ringers Director
Beth directs our Gospel Ringers for children in grades three through six. She has been attending MSUMC since she was a student at Butler University. Beth has a master's degree in elementary education and currently teaches math at The Orchard School. She was one of the founding members of the Chancel Bells 15 years ago. She also enjoys solo and ensemble ringing.
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Cynthia Lewis, Communications
Cynthia is a graduate of Hanover College with a BA in English and Journalism. A long time member of Meridian Street, Cynthia was active on several committees before coming to work for the church in 1989. She writes and/or edits most of the church publications, including the weekly Bulletin and the Messenger, the monthly newsletter. She edits and prints brochures, makes posters, sends Minutes and mailings, and prepares special worship bulletins and programs. If it involves communicating to the congregation, Cynthia is involved.
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Peggy Macke, Director of Music Ministries
Peggy graduated from Central Methodist College in 1983 with a degree in Vocal and Piano Performance. She served as Director of Music, Youth and Education of a Methodist Church in Salem, Mo before attending Graduate School in Boulder, Co. She has since served in Methodist churches in Colorado, Iowa, and Indiana. Peggy can be reached at 253-3237 ext. 29 or pmacke@msumc.org
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Joan Mason, Pastors' Secretary & Volunteer Coordinator
Joan Mason was born and raised in California and has enjoyed living in Indiana since she married in 1999. Joan has a background in sales and her various work endeavors have all been service and people oriented. Joan has been with Meridian Street since the Spring of 2002. You can reach Joan in the office at 253-3237 ext. 15 or via email at jmason@msumc.org.
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David Otto, Wedding Coordinator
David is a lifelong Indianapolis resident and his family roots go back 86 years at Meridian Street United Methodist Church. Graduating from Hanover College (’62) with a BA in Zoology and Chemistry, he received an MA in Botany from Miami University, Oxford Ohio (’64). David taught biology, botany, and horticulture at Broad Ripple High School, retiring in 2000 after thirty-six years of teaching.
David has served as wedding coordinator at Meridian Street since 1991, guiding nearly five hundred couples through the marriage preparation process. He values his experiences and seeks to ensure a special wedding experience for all couples. David can be reached by phone at 317-253-3237 or e-mail at dotto@msumc.org
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Dorothy Scott, Organist
A native of Kansas, Dorothy studied organ at Southwestern University and then came to Indianapolis to study piano and organ at the Jordan College of Music (now Butler University). Dorothy has been the organist at Meridian Street United Methodist since 1941. As an organist, Mrs. Scott has been involved with the local, regional and national organization of the American Guild of Organists (AGO). With the Indianapolis Chapter, Sigma Alpha Iota, she has served as Dean, a distinguished recognition of her talents as an organist. Dorothy has also received their Sword of Honor and Rose of Honor for performance. Dorothy enjoys traveling the globe, especially to visit the churches and cathedrals that house some of the great organs of the world.
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Christy Whaley, Director Children's Day In
Christy graduated from Indiana University with a dual BS degree in early childhood and primary education. Christy was promoted to director of CDI in 2007. Her professional experience includes eight years teaching in the Warren Township Schools in preschool, kindergarten, first and second grade. Christy has also completed graduate work in the areas of reading recovery, cognitive coaching and reading comprehension. Christy can be reached at 253-0472 or cwhaley@msumc.org
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Pam Withey, Financial Secretary
Pam has an MBA from The Ohio State University and has held her CPA license since 1983. She has worked as Meridian Street's Financial Secretary since 1993. Pam can be reached by phone at (317) 253-3237 or by e-mail at pwithey@msumc.org
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