Oakdale Emory - United Methodist Church

Julie Fanara

 Hometown: Born in Texas, grew up in Virginia Beach, moved to Maryland after college for work, have lived in Olney for 20+ years

My Story: I was raised in a Methodist home and attended church all my growing-up years. When I moved to Olney in 1986, I visited Oakdale Emory and knew that it was the place for me. My husband, raised Catholic, joined in 1999 and both of our children were baptized and confirmed here as well. My relationship with Jesus was deepened through teaching children's Sunday school for many years and taking Disciple Bible study classes.

 

Ministry Area: Ark/OCA Board of Directors and Represerntative to Church Council

 

Family: Husband, Ray (25 years), one daughter, a student at Franklin University in Lugano, Switzerland, and one son, a student at Sherwood High School

 

Passion: Learning about other cultures, peoples and languages

 

Favorite Pastime Activities: Reading classics and watching movies with loved ones!

 

Little-Known Fact: I worked as a tour guide in the "oldest English-built brick home still standing in America," a.k.a. The Adam Thoroughgood House, in Virginia Beach, Virginia