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Interim Pastor 
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Dr. Denise Hall
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Dr. Denise Hall came to Louisa Presbyterian in November 2015 to serve as the Interim Pastor. Denise is a Teaching Elder in the Presbytery of the James and has more than thirty years of pastoral experience.

Ministry background 
Denise has served congregations in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. She has served as a pastor, associate pastor, interim pastor, and a hospital chaplain. For a period of time she was an interim associate executive and stated clerk in the Presbytery of West Virginia.
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Education
  • Bachelor of Arts, Alderson-Broaddus University, Philippi, West Virginia
  • Master of Divinity, Gordon-Conwell Theological Serminary, South Hamilton, Massachusetts
  • Doctor of Ministry, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia
  • Master of Arts in Communication Studies, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia

Denise's interests are in preaching, teaching, and connecting with people. She loves a nice, easy hike (sometimes called a walk), a good book, the Boston Red Sox, and collecting hot air balloons.
Denise lives in the Louisa Presbyterian manse and can be reached at: 434-987-1285 (cell phone).
Choir Director
Virginia "Burchie" Carroll
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Joining us last autumn, Burchie directs and accompanies our adult choir.  Burchie grew up in Louisa County, and attended local schools.  She graduated from Westhampton College in Richmond with a degree in Piano Performance.  Later she attended Louisville Baptist Theological Seminary where she earned her Master's Degree in Piano Performance.  She has been active in Baptist congregations and conferences throughout her career.  Burchie also accompanies the local Louisa Community Chorus and Chorale.
Administrative Assistant 
Peggy Downs
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Peggy and her husband Peter moved from Virginia Beach to Lake Anna in 1997, and she joined Louisa Presbyterian Church in October 1999.  Since then, she was ordained as an elder (2001), became Clerk of Session (2004-present), works as our Administrative Assistant (since 2005), and currently serves on the Nurture Committee and Worship Committee.