We’ve been living in Tetonia since July 2023 when we completed our home building and moved from our previous life in Winnemucca, Nevada. A long career as a mining engineer came to an end with our new life in retirement. I grew up in the southern Wisconsin village, Monona, a suburb of Madison. I met… Read More »
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Ed Palacios
Sally Schumacher
Church in the Tetons was the first and only place Paul and I visited after moving to the valley from northern Nevada in 2023. Lazy? Might seem that way. Actually the solid teaching we heard and the warm welcome and offers of friendship we received helped us realize we had found our spiritual home and… Read More »
Read MoreAmy Magid
I grew up in North Carolina and moved to Teton Valley 4 1/2 years ago with my husband Dave. I’ve worked with children most of my professional career, as a nurse and now as a special ed teaching assistant. In my free time I like to attend live music, hike, snowboard, and paddle board. I… Read More »
Read MoreLindsey Moss
I joined Church in the Tetons about five years ago along with my wife Jan. We were attracted to C.I.T. due to the warm, inviting, non judgmental Christ centered atmosphere. I’m currently serving and learning to role of Elder. I spend as much time as I can outdoors enjoying all Teton Valley has to offer!
Read MoreAJ Shortley
AJ has lived in the Atlanta area since he was five years old. While studying for a bachelor’s degree in finance, he realized he spent much more money and time with books on spirituality, theology, bible, and history. This realization was AJ’s initial sense of call to vocational ministry. He has been involved in ministry… Read More »
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Jack Haddox
Jack loves fast cars.
Jen Bandow
I have worn many hats at CiT and currently serve as the church treasurer and teach Sunday School, which I love! Originally from Tacoma, Washington, I moved to Teton Valley 27 years ago with my husband John. It was then that we decided to open our little shop Victor Outdoor Seconds. This store has been… Read More »
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Faith is at the center of my life. Wherever I have lived weather New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, California, or Idaho God has led me to a church family. I was raised in a Congregational Church in Mason, New Hampshire and have been active in church my entire life, singing in junior and then senior choirs… Read More »
Read MoreTheresa Paradis
I have been a member of CIT since 2013 and have served as a deacon since 2022. I am passionate about fostering community and supporting the church’s outreach programs, serving on the Outreach Ministry and Women’s Ministry programs, and helping with Sunday School. I love serving the congregation and helping others experience the love of… Read More »
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