Staff

Aina Ramampandrison

Nursery Attendant

My name is Aina Ramampandrison and I am 24 years old. I have basically been raised in this church since I was 12 years old. I have attended Sunday school, up to getting baptized and to top it off finished confirmation class.

Sophia Morgan

Nursery Assistant

Sophia is very glad to play, supervise, and work in the nursery. She is thankful to work with very blessed adults and kids each Sunday at Peace Lutheran Church.

Logan Wescott

Parish Administrator

Prior to discerning his call to ministry, Logan graduated from VCU and worked at Disney World. Since 2019 Logan has served in prisons, non-profits, and churches working largely with Youth and Young people.

Paul Sticha

Director, Handbell Choir

Paul Sticha has directed the handbell choirs and the Messengers of Peace – a contemporary music group – for nearly thirty years. 

Jim Nice

Creative Worship Leader

Jim is Peace’s Creative Worship Leader.  He leads a worship service once a month that provides an alternative to traditional worship by incorporating varied musical styles and innovative elements.

Liz Mun

Music Director and Organist

Elizabeth “Liz” Eunji Mun was born and grew up with her Christian family in Seoul, South Korea. She began studying piano at age three. She first gained public attention at age eight when she won the grand prize at the Grand Prix Seoul Music Festival. In 2014, Liz was awarded a Master of Music degree in Solo Piano Performance with…

Pastor Doug Ryniewicz

Lead Pastor

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…