Meet the Staff
Rev. Karen H. Allamon, Pastor
Pastor Karen started her ministry with us September 1, 2022, after serving churches in New York, Atlanta, and Virginia. She received her Master of
Divinity Degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, where she won the Preaching Prize and continued her post graduate work in Family Systems.
Karen also is certified in Children’s Disaster Services by Brethren Disaster Ministries and in Crisis Counseling by the St. Louis Life Crisis Center.
She was an invited presenter at the Oxford Conference on Science and Religion, has been recognized by Who’s Who and Who’s Who in American Women, and featured in a spotlight article in the Financial Times during Covid. Above all, she is a child of God, a disciple of Jesus, and loves the Word and the Church.
A very amateur rock hound, Karen loves exploring forest, field, and stream for her next fossil find, especially if her grandkids are with her. Odie Allamon, Karen’s Very Good Boy, is serving as the Church Dog.
If you would like to make an appointment to speak with Pastor Karen, or are in need of pastoral care and don’t have a church home, you are welcome to our church family and can contact Karen at any time at Pastorkaren@madisonpresbyterian.com.
Heidi Piper, Office Administrator
Heidi Piper is the proud mother of two wonderful teenage children, Grace and Jack. She and her family moved to Culpeper in 2008, where they reside with 2 cats (Sox & Oreo) and 2 tortoises (Toto & Thomas). Originally from the North, yes, a Yankee (although she is a Red Sox fan), Heidi has lived in New York, Connecticut, and Vermont. She has worked in administration for almost 30 years and also comes from a retail background. This is the third church Heidi has worked for and loves being surrounded by the Word of God and His people!
Andrew Johnson, Accompanist
Andrew is a passionate pianist who is committed to sharing his love of music with others. He has studied the piano since he was five years old and has served as a church accompanist for nearly eight years. Andrew has experience performing in a variety of settings including church and baccalaureate services, weddings, and funerals. Outside of music, Andrew is working towards completing his Bachelor’s degree and enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family.
Susan Apel, Building Care
I am Susan Apel, wife to Ricky and mom to 5 girls. I live in Pratts. I enjoy spending time with my pet dogs and cats. We also have chickens and a couple of Holstein steers. Our life keeps us pretty busy running here and there with our girls. I enjoy volunteering in the community and lending a helping hand whenever I can.
Staff
Pastor
Rev. Karen H. Allamon
Office Administrator
Heidi Piper
Treasurer
Sam Strahan
Officers of the Corporation
John Quinley, President
Sue Strahan, Secretary
Session
Clerk of Session
Jean Pearson
Ruling Elders
Bobbie Carroll
Joan Corbin
Sue Strahan
Bill Pattie
Allan McLearen
Jean Pearson
Tim Woodward