Our Pastor
The Rev. Matthew J van Maastricht
Originally from the midwest, Pastor Matthew served two churches before arriving here. He has a Master of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. Pastor Matthew is also the first pastor since 1896 to serve both the Altamont and Helderberg Reformed Churches simultaneously. In addition to his service here, he is a Fellow of the Reformed Church Center and adjunct instructor in Reformed Church Studies at New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Pastor Matthew seeks to help people to learn about God and to love their community.
Our Staff
Stephanie Brewer
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Choir Director
Stephanie grew up in the Altamont Reformed Church, and started directing the chancel choir in 2017 after spending a few years away at college and then in her first teaching job. Aside from the choir, Stephanie works as a middle and high school music teacher. She lives with her loving husband and 2 adorable cats. The chancel choir brings joy and hope to its members and the congregation each week.
Natalie Drahzal,
Sexton
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Audrey Daly
-Gilman
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Organist
Audrey graduated from Guilderland High School and SUNY Fredonia, Music Theory/Piano (1984 - 86). Pizza Hut/ Manager (1987 - 2013). Pianist, Glendale Nursing Home, and Auriesville Shine for Church Services/Activities (2002 - 2019). Studied Organ with Derek Stannard, Wayne Wold, and Justan Foster (2014 - 2019). BA in Theology, Mount St. Mary's University, MD (2016). Organist at National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Emmitsburg, MD, (2016), Keyboardist at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Colonie, NY (2017), Organist at Altamont Reformed Church since January 2018. Concurrently, she works in food service at Our Lady of Mercy Life Ctr., Guilderland, NY, and Daughters of Charity, Menands, NY (2017- Present), Married to Michael C. Gilman on July 2nd, 2022, residing in Albany, N.Y.
Nancy McNiven
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Office Administrator
Nancy McNiven and her husband Rob are longtime residents of Altamont and members at Altamont Reformed Church. They raised their three children, Robert, Jenny, and Steven, here in Altamont. Rob and Nancy have two grandchildren, Tyler and Ryker. When not working at ARC, Nancy enjoys traveling, reading, and gardening. The best times are family times, which include puppysitting the four family dogs.
The Consistory
Our church is directed and led by a consistory which is a body composed of the minister along with elders and deacons who are elected from the congregation.
Elders are tasked with a ministry of watchful and responsible care over the welfare and good order of the church.
Deacons are tasked with a ministry of mercy, service, and outreach.
Tom Boink
Carole deForest
Elders
Barbara Wilford
Laurie Warner
Gardner Gurney
Theresa Lasselle
Deacons
Carol Lennebacker
Noreen Novak