Rev. Laura Quackenbush-Steele is a fully ordained Elder in the United Methodist denomination. Laura graduated from Centenary University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater, and from Drew Theological School with a Masters of Divinity. She is currently enrolled in a Doctor of Ministry program at Wesley Theological Seminary. After twenty years of volunteer and leadership roles in youth ministry programs within the United Methodist Church, she began working as the Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries for Del Ray UMC in Alexandria, VA. While in that role, Laura discerned the call to full-time ministry. Her passion is in moving God’s mission forward in the world. She has served as Associate Pastor at Bridgewater UMC, and Senior Pastor at East Millstone UMC, Mt. Zion UMC and Hopewell UMC respectively. Pastor Laura has a heart for children, youth, and family ministries, as well as an eagerness for curating community through the arts. She is a Girl Scout Troop leader and certified Christian Yoga instructor. Pastor Laura and her partner Lou have three children, Juliet, Lucas and Harper (deceased). Their family also includes two dogs: Jingerbread and Hugo. Her hobbies include: kayaking and yoga.
