Meet Our Pastor

Rev. Eric Raygor has served as pastor at Grace United Methodist church since July of 2005.

A Note From Pastor Eric

Hi, and I welcome you to our church here online, and invite you to our house of worship in Somerset. It is a joy to pastor an active, vibrant community of faith-filled individuals. There is a place for everyone, and a way that we can all find calling, purpose, and belonging here at Grace Church.

I am the fortunate husband of Kimberly, and the father of Owen and Benjamin. My appointment here in Somerset follows eight years serving churches in Punxsutawney, PA, and a year in the South Essex Circuit of the Methodist Church in England. I am a graduate of The Methodist Theological School in Ohio (M. Div 1997) and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (B.A. History 1994).

I grew up about half way between Pittsburgh and Somerset, and I enjoyed this area as a child and young adult in the nearby state parks and camping areas. It is a blessing to live in an area with an abundance of natural beauty and recreational opportunities, and a double blessing to be a part of the Grace Church family.

My desire as the pastor of Grace Church is to lead individuals to live out a growing faith that influences their daily lives. Through relevant messages, meaningful worship, plentiful study opportunities, and supportive relationships, I believe the church can be a place and a people that journeys together under the leadership of Christ. It is exciting to be a part of that here in Somerset, and I invite you to join us for the adventure!