Meet Our Staff
Reverend Susan Pennock
Susan was appointed to Bethany UMC in July 2021. She is a graduate of Francis Marion University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Upon graduation from college, she married Chet, and they lived in various cities across the country. They finally settled in North Carolina where they reared their four children.
After years of lay service leading congregations in response to children impacted by poverty in North Carolina, Susan responded to the call to ordained ministry and completed her masters at Duke Divinity in 2017. She and her husband have returned to her home state of South Carolina where she was ordained an elder in the SCUMC in 2021.
Susan is passionate about following Christ and engaging in relationships that seek to unravel God’s role and plans in our lives, the life of the church, and the world around us. An ardent student and life-long learner, she is committed to both learning and sharing, while remaining attentive to diverse viewpoints. Susan is led by the Holy Spirit in her passion and commitment to the mission of the United Methodist Church: “to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
After years of lay service leading congregations in response to children impacted by poverty in North Carolina, Susan responded to the call to ordained ministry and completed her masters at Duke Divinity in 2017. She and her husband have returned to her home state of South Carolina where she was ordained an elder in the SCUMC in 2021.
Susan is passionate about following Christ and engaging in relationships that seek to unravel God’s role and plans in our lives, the life of the church, and the world around us. An ardent student and life-long learner, she is committed to both learning and sharing, while remaining attentive to diverse viewpoints. Susan is led by the Holy Spirit in her passion and commitment to the mission of the United Methodist Church: “to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
Cyndi Donaldson
Office Manager/Program Coordinator Cynthia Donaldson, "Cyndi," was born and raised in Charleston, SC. She has been married for 49 years with 2 grown sons and 5 grandchildren. Cyndi earned her A.A. Degree in Computer Technology from T.T.C. and her Bachelor of Technology Degree from Charleston Southern University. She is also certified in Microcomputer Business Applications and Fiber Optic Networking. Cyndi is now retired and enjoys singing, cross-stitching, and of course writing PC base programs for fun. She has been a member at Bethany since 1984 and volunteers as our church program coordinator and office manager. |
Mary Kay Hopkins
Music Ministries Director Mary Kay is from Albany, Georgia. She earned her A.A Degree in Music from Darton College and B.S. in Music Education from Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, Georgia. She is a music educator, a pianist and choral director. Mary Kay is happy to be serving Christ and His church through music ministry. |
Chantel Morris
Nursery Coordinator Chantel settled into the Charleston area in 2012 and recently moved to James Island with her teenage daughter. She is a Property Manager for Roper St. Francis Healthcare. On Sundays, however, Chantel is our Nursery Coordinator. Her love for God’s precious little ones is evident in the way she cares for them. She would love to spend time with your child during our worship service and Sunday School hour. |
Julie Weed
Children's Ministry Co-Director
Julie has been a member of Bethany UMC since 1987 and has been involved with Children’s Ministries for over 35 years. She is married with three grown children and five beautiful grandchildren. She is a retired Registered Nurse and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and walking for exercise. She loves having fun and serving the children of Bethany.
Children's Ministry Co-Director
Julie has been a member of Bethany UMC since 1987 and has been involved with Children’s Ministries for over 35 years. She is married with three grown children and five beautiful grandchildren. She is a retired Registered Nurse and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and walking for exercise. She loves having fun and serving the children of Bethany.
Wanda Meyer
Children's Ministry Co-Director
Children's Ministry Co-Director