Pastor Dick and his wife, Sally, live in Allentown, PA—five stop signs and at least 12 traffic lights (plus construction on Rt. 309 & 873) from First Church.  Sally is a retired elementary school teacher and for the past six years has been on the staff of Muhlenberg College as “Supervisor of Student Teaching”.

Pastor Dick is an experienced Interim Minister, having served seven other congregations in this capacity.  He has served several full-time called long-term pastorates in the UCC and Presbyterian Church (USA).  Since 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, he has received extensive training in disaster relief with certification through the Red Cross and FEMA.  He is a member of the Lehigh County Citizens Corps Council (of EMA).  Last year Dick became a part of the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s National Response Team.  Please find a more in depth look at Pastor Dick’s background through the biographical information

The McClain's, as evidenced by the pictures in the church office, are very involved with their children and grandchildren.  Brian and Jen McClain, and daughters, Megan and Emily, live near Medina, Ohio.  Lori and Rick Buckenmyer and Buck (Frederick, Jr.) and Kali (Kalina) live near Coopersburg, PA.  The McClain clan loves to boat and camp and enjoys family activities.  The grandchildren, ranging in age from six to ten, learned to water ski last summer.  They look forward to introducing you to the members of the McClain clan over the coming months.

Dick and Sally also enjoy snorkeling.  Pastor McClain enjoys water skiing, downhill skiing, rock climbing, and backpacking.

Pastor Dick looks forward to providing meaningful biblical sermons and loving pastoral care.

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