Contacts / Staff
Rev. Gracie Gray
Shane Sledd, Director of Communications
Cheryl Grubb, Administrative Assistant
Pastor Gracie is eager to join in ministry alongside the people of St. Paul UMC. Originally born in Chattanooga, TN, and a lifelong United Methodist, she is passionate about helping cultivate loving and welcoming church spaces for all people. She graduated from Carson-Newman University in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Religion and a m
Pastor Gracie is eager to join in ministry alongside the people of St. Paul UMC. Originally born in Chattanooga, TN, and a lifelong United Methodist, she is passionate about helping cultivate loving and welcoming church spaces for all people. She graduated from Carson-Newman University in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Religion and a minor in music, and later attended Candler School of Theology at Emory University, earning her Master's of Divinity in 2021.
She has served in the Holston Conference since 2020 and was ordained as an elder in full connection in June 2025. In her free time, Pastor Gracie enjoys singing, watching musicals and movies, and taking walks in the neighborhood with her husband Sean. Pastor Gracie and Sean were recently married in December of 2025. Both Sean and Gracie, along with their cat, Dunkin', are excited about this new chapter of ministry in Wytheville.
Cheryl Grubb, Administrative Assistant
Shane Sledd, Director of Communications
Cheryl Grubb, Administrative Assistant
Cheryl is a graduate of Wytheville Community College with an Associate Degree in Administrative Support Technology.
Shane Sledd, Director of Communications
Shane Sledd, Director of Communications
Shane Sledd, Director of Communications
Shane was born and raised in Southwest Virginia and studied youth ministry at King University. He’s spent the last 20 years serving in student ministry and walking alongside students as they grow in faith and community. He and his wife are raising their two daughters and loving every minute of family life. When he’s not at church, he’s pr
Shane was born and raised in Southwest Virginia and studied youth ministry at King University. He’s spent the last 20 years serving in student ministry and walking alongside students as they grow in faith and community. He and his wife are raising their two daughters and loving every minute of family life. When he’s not at church, he’s probably watching sports, especially the Carolina Panthers or the Washington Nationals.
Rohna Harkless, SonLight Music Director
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Shane Sledd, Director of Communications
Rohna is a graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Music Education. She has studied at Duquesne University with an emphasis in the M.A. Music Education program.
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Leslie received her Bachelor of Music degree from Radford University and studied voice with Professor Clarity James. She is also a music teacher and choir director at Spiller Elementary School and sings in the Wythe County Community College Choir.
Zella Dillon, Organist & Choir Accompanist
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Leslie Mabe, Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Choir Director
Zella is a graduate of the College of William and Mary with a major in Accounting and a minor in music.
Michael Thayer, SonLight Computer & Sound Support
Claire Moses, Emma Faulkner, Jadelyn Faulkner, Nursery Caregiver
Claire Moses, Emma Faulkner, Jadelyn Faulkner, Nursery Caregiver
Michael Thayer enjoys volunteering at the Open Door Café.
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