Rev. Sophy Gamber joins the BUMC community after several years of ministry as a healthcare chaplain with oncology, palliative care, and hospice patients. Sophy has also served as a youth pastor and is passionate about creative, joy-centered, intergenerational ministry that affirms the sacred worth and dignity of human beings at all ages and stages of life.

Rev. Sophy believes that fostering healthy relationships and cultivating resilient communities where all people can thrive is core to our call as Christians. John Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism, said, “There is no gospel but the social gospel; there is no holiness but social holiness.” In other words, we are called to build one another up, and to live out our faith in community through practices of love, justice, and the radical welcome and hospitality of Jesus. In a world that can feel increasingly polarized, isolated, and lonely, Sophy strives to live by the motto that all of us need each of us, and each of us needs all of us. No matter who you are or what you believe, that includes you! Pastor Sophy has a special love for working with people who are new to Christianity or are seeking to reclaim or reconnect with their faith after taking time away from church. Your stories, questions, doubts, and truths are held in love and care. 

Rev. Sophy grew up in South Jersey and Philadelphia and proudly claims these Jerseydelphian roots (Go Birds!). Sophy holds a BA in religious studies and sociology from Ursinus College and a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School, and trained in interfaith clinical chaplaincy at University of North Carolina Hospitals. Sophy is happiest in hiking in the woods or holed up with a good book. When not at church, you’ll find Sophy gardening, knitting, and spending time with family. 

Want to connect? You can reach Pastor Sophy at rev.sophygamber@gmail.com.

Lisa is celebrating her 25th year as director at Bensalem Christian Day School (BCDS)! She brings many years of compassionate leadership and experience nurturing children’s spiritual, psycho-social, and cognitive development. Lisa holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and Business Administration, blending her passion for teaching with leadership and organizational skills. Over the years, Lisa has pursued numerous early childhood courses. She was a leader of the Faith Based Director’s Group of the Bucks County Chapter of PennAEYC. She was also a recipient of the Caring Community Award from the Bucks County Intermediate Unit. Lisa lives in Bensalem and is a mother of a son and daughter who attended BCDS. She loves dogs, reading books, and watching football.  She is looking forward to a wonderful year with your children!

Nancy has been lovingly caring for our building since 2019. Nancy began her career in corporate sales and marketing before transitioning into commercial and residential cleaning. She was born and raised in Bucks County and is proud to be a life-long United Methodist. Raised at Fairless Hills UMC, Nancy became a member of Bensalem UMC in 2021. When asked why she chose BUMC, she shared that “this church was a welcoming and loving community for me when I was grieving and going through a really hard time. That’s what church is supposed to be about. It meant so much to me.” She also serves on the BUMC property management committee and is one of the organizers of the Fishing Club.