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About Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Meet Our Staff
Jeremy Shoop
Director of Music and Liturgy
Jeremy Shoop is the Director of Music and Liturgy at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Herndon, VA, where he serves as organist, directs the adult and children’s choirs and handbell choirs. Jeremy graduated in 2005 from Susquehanna University with a B.M. in Music Performance with a concentration in Organ. As one of the Directors of the Herndon Ecumenical Choir, he has taken the group on tour through Europe, performing in venues such as La Sagrada Familía (Barcelona, Spain), St. Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City, Italy), and St Patrick’s Cathedral (Dublin, Ireland).
Studying hymnody is a passion of Jeremy's. He enjoys learning about the history of hymns and writing about them in the weekly bulletins. As St. Augustine said, "The one who sings, prays twice." Connecting hymns to the lectionary is important to Jeremy as it enhances worship and allows the singer to pray as they sing.
Jeremy is an active soloist and has been featured on organ with the Reston Community Orchestra. He also serves as pianist for local choirs/ensembles such as the Herndon Middle School Choir and the Sterling Playmakers cabaret ensemble, On That Note. Jeremy has conducted the pit orchestra for multiple Herndon High School productions, including Willy Wonka, Into the Woods, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music, Mamma Mia, and Kiss Me, Kate.
In his free time, Jeremy enjoys cooking, knitting/crocheting, and traveling. Whether it is a road trip down the Mississippi River or an excursion to Iceland, Jeremy is always up for an adventure!
Marie Nelson
Church Administrator
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Marie Edwards Nelson shares the Administrative duties with Sarah in the church office. Marie attended George Mason University, where she earned her bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Theatre. Her background includes over 10 years of accounting and administrative experience. She is a native of Herndon and grew up in a Methodist church, where she was active in the music ministry as a member of various vocal and handbell choirs. She has enjoyed attending HCLC services and is looking forward to learning more about the Lutheran church. In her free time she likes reading, cross stitch/knitting, video editing, traveling, and spending time with her dog, Sadie.
Sarah Schulmeyer
Church Administrator
Sarah is one half of an administrative team who assists with the day-to-day operations of running an energetic and vibrant office, which supports the church staff and congregational leadership. She enjoys working on multiple projects, and interacting with church members, along with others who stop by on any given day. Her background includes an education profession, along with administration. Living all over the country has provided her with many opportunities to enjoy people and locations.
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She treasures time spent with her extended family in the area, and looks forward to the special blessing of being a first time grandmother in January 2024!
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You can find her on any given day enjoying outdoor activities (even rain) with her best friend and pup!
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