MCCLV Staff

Rev. Goudy (Pastor)

Rev. Goudy has pastored Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley since 1999. Goudy's greatest honors include journeying with God's people in worship, justice advocacy, Bible Study, centering prayer, fellowship and outreach. Goudy is a religion columnist for the Morning Call newspaper and is president of the Bethlehem Interfaith Group. Raised in a progressive Roman Catholic household, Goudy graduated from the College of St. Catherine with a B.A. in History & Theology. After receiving an M.Div. from the University of Chicago Divinity School, Goudy became captivated by the vision of Metropolitan Community Churches and was elected an Elder in the MCC denomination in 2021. Goudy prefers to be called by their last name and is currently transitioning to more fully embrace God's non-binary calling on their life. Goudy is married to Carol Stevens, RN, FCN and they enjoy cooking, movies and being spiritual nerds.

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Brian Jones
Minister for
​Music & Worship​

Pronouns: He/Him

Brian Jones received his training at New Beginnings Baptist Church in Allentown, where he started directing choirs at the age of ten. Brian studied at the Community Music School and the Allentown School District Academy of Music where he focused on Voice, Music Theory and Choir Direction.

Tirsa Rothman
Children & Youth Education Coordinator

Pronouns: She/Her

Tirsa Rothman grew up in New Jersey, served in MCCLV's nursery and now leads the Children & Youth Education programming. Has God called you to serve with MCCLV's Children & Youth Ministry? Teachers and Teacher’s Aides are needed.

Raymond Joseph
Minister for
​Administration

Pronouns: He/Him 

Raymond Joseph served in retail as a retail leader and trainer prior to MCCLV. His office hours are every Tuesday & Thursday, 1pm-6pm & Sunday, 9am-2pm.