Pastor
The Reverend Emily Stockert is an ordained pastor in the PC(USA) with a warm, relatable style of preaching and teaching, and a heart for ministering to people in all stages of life. Emily delights in the fact that as a pastor her number one job is to point people to Jesus and remind them that they are unconditionally loved by God. She’s happy to be serving Two Rock Valley and Tomales Presbyterian Churches.
Emily holds a Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary. She’s currently working on her Doctorate of Ministry. Her doctoral dissertation focus is on exploring biblical and theological affirmations of the feminine aspects of God. An experienced pastor, Emily previously served at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa and Knox Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa. Emily has lived in many places in the US, including Maryland, Ohio, Seattle, WA, and Los Angeles, CA. She’s lived in Santa Rosa for many years and is proud to call beautiful Sonoma County home.
In her free time, you might find Emily spending time with her family, volunteering with a local children’s theater company, baking, getting some exercise, or hanging out with her dog watching Spanish telenovelas. Emily loves learning, traveling, and exploring other cultures.
To make an appointment with Emily, please call the church office at 707.762.4924 or e-mail pastorstockert@gmail.com. Or come meet her on Sunday mornings:11:00am at Two Rock Valley Presbyterian (7063 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, CA) or 9:30am at Tomales Presbyterian (11 Church Street, Tomales, CA).
Secretary
Kathy Murphy is our church secretary. She is in the office on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
You can call the church office at 707.762.4924 or e-mail trtompc@aol.com.
Music Director
Gary Foster is our pianist and music director. He is our musical treasure, being skilled in all things piano.
Treasurer
Mel Todt became the treasurer in 2000. His background was in banking so when the treasurer opening occurred he was a natural for the position. He is treasurer for both the Two Rock and Tomales Presbyterian churches.
Custodians
Sheila and Dan Thornton are the custodians of our historic buildings and grounds and do a wonderful job.
Church Officers
Financial Secretary – Dennis Hansen
Clerk of Session – Sharon Knudsen
Elders – Sharon Knudsen, Kathy Murphy and Kip Spragens
Deacons – Liz Mitchell, Kathy Foster and Mary Spragens.
The Session meets once a month to discuss church matters.