Get to Know Our Staff

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    Rev. Hannah Pratt Sledge

    Lead Pastor

    Rev. Hannah was born and raised in Western, PA. Hannah felt called to ministry at 16 years old and this led her to attend Messiah University. While at Messiah, Hannah majored in Christian Ministries and minored in music. Upon graduating from Messiah, Hannah attended Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington D.C. While in seminary, Hannah served as a pastor at Oakdale Church, a large United Methodist Church outside of D.C.

    Hannah met her husband Rev. Kristopher Sledge in seminary. In 2019, they moved to Harrisburg for Kris to start The Journey Church where he continues to serve. Hannah and Kris love to travel, kayak, read, watch movies, and play with their daughter Lydia.

    Email: hsledge@hopemechanicsburg.org

  • A middle aged man with short gray hair

    Carl Nieweld

    Music Director

    Is an employee with TE Connectivity on the Global Learning and Development Team who expresses his faith in Christ through music ministry. He graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education (Percussion Major/Piano Minor) and from Penn State University with a Master's of Science Degree in Training and Organizational Development. He previously served as music director at Rockville UMC and Carlisle UMC. Carl has also held leading and supporting stage roles in local theaters and was a drummer in a professional band. He lives with his wife Barbara and they have 5 children and 2 dogs!