Jane+Ernst+Patty

__Jane Ernst Patty__ The degree I received was, I believe, the very first MRE, Masters of Religious Education, and I don't think it's even offered any more. (The hood was a beautiful light blue!) Those of you who are United Methodists will recognize the name of Doug Hayward. He hired me right out of PSR, (still young, immature, and flighty!), to work at Trinity UMC, Berkeley, in Christian Education. But his most important contribution to my life was introducing me to Frank Patty, who became my husband the next year. Since then, Chevron has moved us to Fresno, Walnut Creek, Palos Verdes Peninsula, and back to Walnut Creek, with summers spent in my home-state of Maine. (I've never really shaken off my New England roots!) After working in Christian Education for many years in whatever was the current "local church," I began to concentrate on music, including organ, children's and adult choirs, and then bell choirs. To save my sanity as our three adopted children grew up, I went back to school and finally completed another degree, this time in music. Which brings me to my present "position" - handbell director. (In case you're interested, our 31st Annual Spring Handbell Concert will be May 16 at Walnut Creek UMC!) And, currently, a friend and I have seven arrangements for solo bells and piano being published. As I think back over my two years on Holy Hill, they were years that challenged me academically and forced me to grow up! Occasionally I've heard about one or another of our classmates through my United Methodist channels. And I am reminded of our dramatic and musical adventures at PSR, in the chapel or around the piano in the dining room! Enjoy your time together. I'll look forward to any report about others. If anyone gets to Walnut Creek - or Maine! - I'd love to hear from you! Jane Ernst Patty JaneEPatty@aol.com 234 Vallecito Court Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-932-5840