Our Staff
Our staff enjoys serving our congregation and community.
Reverend Marilyn Panco (MP)
A lifelong follower of Christ, The Reverend MP Panco brings deep roots in the Church and a heart for nurturing faith in community. Her journey was shaped sitting at the feet of her parents and grandparents and learning the rhythms of faithful living.
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A native of Northeast Ohio, Rev. Panco returns to the region with joy, grateful to be near family and to continue her call to ministry. She most recently served for over five years as pastor of St. Mark Presbyterian Church, in Ballwin Missouri. She holds a Master of Divinity from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.
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Rev. Panco has served as a Spiritual Director for ecumenical women’s groups, youth events, and mission teams. She brings to ministry a collaborative and compassionate spirit, a deep love for the Church, and a passion for discipling people of all ages.
She looks forward to serving and growing in faith alongside this congregation.
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To listen to Rev. MP's sermons visit our Worship & Sermons page.
Dan Berman, Choir Director
Dan has been the choir director for Burton Congregational Church since 2006. Born and raised in the Burton community, Dan was baptized, went through confirmation, and was married in the church to his wife, Jaime. He graduated with honors from Berkshire Jr./Sr. High School in 2005 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hiram College in Music Education.
Dan was a music and theater teacher for the neighboring Cardinal Local School district for two years before becoming a CAD designer and Fabrication Manager at Geauga Mechanical Company, where he continues to work today.
Joanne M Rought, Organist
Joanne has lived in Burton since she was 5 years old. She has four children, eleven grand-children, and five great-grandchildren, with one more on the way. She was confirmed and baptized in Burton Congregational Church in 1954. Joanne was organist at Claridon Church for 11 years before coming to Burton Congregational Church in 1994.
Her hobbies are playing golf, solving crossword puzzles, and reading. She also enjoys being with her children and grandchildren. Joanne is very proud to be a member of our great church for all these years.