Pastor Doug Ryniewicz M.S./M.Div. Is an ELCA pastor who has served in congregational ministry and in campus ministry in both the New England Synod and in the Metro D.C. Synod. He has also served in the Episcopal tradition.
Before attending seminary at both Yale Divinity School and Gettysburg (now United Lutheran Seminary) he received a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and Family Therapy and practiced in this field. A single man now, Pastor and his ex-wife have two young adult daughters who live together in Berkeley, California.
Pastor Doug also taught counseling courses in university settings. PD, as Confirmation students named him, is interested in interreligious dialogue and in ecumenical shared ministries and in assisting people to deepen their personal spirituality. He is an addicted reader on many topics of interest. He enjoys walking, hiking and biking, music and the Marvel Universe . He is very drawn to the energy and gospel values that shine out at Peace.