Pastor: the Rev. Crystal R. Sygeel

Rev. Crystal R. Sygeel (MDiv./MACE '96) comes to us after serving three years as Associate Director for Call and Candidacy in the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. She began her ministry as the first full-time chaplain appointed to United Methodist Family Services on Broad Street. From there she transferred to the Pacific Northwest Conference where she served three local churches including First UMC Seattle. Upon her return to Virginia, Rev. Sygeel was appointed to her alma mater Union Presbyterian Seminary in communications, advancement, and ultimately in the president's office as Director of Hospitality Ministries. She is delighted to return to local church ministry and is excited to be serving with the people of Greenwood United Methodist Church.