Staff

 
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Pastor Dayne Zachrison

cell:  701-840-7294
      Pastor Dayne has been serving Epworth since July of 2012.  Prior to his appointment in Valley City, Pastor Dayne served churches in Nebraska and in Yankton, Watertown, and Clark, SD. 
     A graduate of Jud High School and Jamestown College, Dayne continued his education with an M.Div from Saint Paul School of Theology and was ordained as an Elder in 2005.
     Dayne and his wife Aimee, along with their daughter Camille, are pleased to be living here in Valley City as a part of this community.

Anita Tulp

Office Administrator

Hi everyone! I am Anita Tulp and I have been a member of Epworth for over 20 years. Many of you probably know that my husband Kevin and I lived and worked at Wesley Acres Camp for nearly 20 years. We have three grown children and 8 grandchildren. I enjoy being "gramma" and in any spare time I have, I like to garden, read, and quilt with my sister. I am excited to be back in the ministry of the church and enjoy the wonderful variety of challenges that my position as office administrator experiences. I especially enjoy the opportunity to grow in faith along with everyone here at Epworth.
-Blessings, Anita
 
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Hayley Winkler

Director of Christian Education

Hi everyone! My name is Hayley Winkler. I was raised around the Valley City area most of my life. I was a part of Epworth as a child with my mother and older brother before moving to Wimbledon and attending St Johns United Methodist Church thru high school and most of college. I attended Northern State University in Aberdeen SD for Double Music Education with emphasis in Vocal and Flute. I moved back to Valley City in 2011. I have 2 wonderful children Kaydence and Emmett who are both currently in school and gymnastics. I have worked full- time since 2012 at the Valley City Children’s Center where I work with children of all ages and I love it! My kids and I have been coming back to Epworth since 2019 as the church has always felt like a second home to me. I’ve been playing piano once a month for Services here at Epworth for a few years now and love it!

I am so excited to start this new journey with Epworth and all the wonderful families and children here and can’t wait to get to know everyone more! 

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VirLyn Hoff

Congregational Care Coordinator

email:  virlynhoff@yahoo.com

Hello, I’m VirLyn Hoff. My husband Gordon and I have been members here at Epworth since we moved to Valley City as newlyweds. I have served on various committees of the church and I am active in the Sunday School and United Methodist Women. The people of Epworth have shown me the importance, the necessity, of being in a community of believers. I am honored to serve the congregation through the work in the office at this time. As an elementary teacher by profession, I treasure caring for and watching my two birth grandchildren grow and learn, along with three honorary grandchildren, plus whomever else God brings into my life. I am glad to greet you in church.