Pastor/ Staff

Pastor: Dan Finch

Dear future friends,

Karen and I came to Livonia in July 2007.  We were met by a warm, funny, hard working group of people who seem to love each other and love Jesus. They took us in and gave us a place and a people to call our home. They seemed to embody the slogan Methodists often use about having open arms, open minds and open hearts.

We hope that your journey with God will be enhanced through this community, too. Actually, that is the real reason that this community exists. We want to love you, your family and friends into a responsive and maturing relationship with Jesus, connect you into grace-filled small groups then launch you and your friends into God's kingdom revolution. You will grow here, for sure, but you will also get the chance to "go"...to go into some remarkable opportunities to serve and make a difference.

What is the UMC of Livonia like?  Who are we?  Well, you will discover in time that UMC of Livonia is both innovative and traditional, seeking new ways to express the timeless truths of God. We're also big on family and persistent in emphasizing authentic relationships. In a way, we are like a bridge between what has been and what is emerging in God's kingdom. We’re thrilled you'd consider joining in the journey with this unique band of believers. We trust that your life will never be the same!

Pastor Emeritus: David Geer

Dave is a retired United Methodist pastor and former District Superintendent who has twice served as interim pastor at Livonia United Methodist Church. He and his wife Jean have 3 grown children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild scattered from Alaska to Florida, Texas to Virginia. They enjoy traveling and gardening together and are both active in lay roles in the church. Dave usually preaches at the 9:15 service and does some visitation. They live on East Lake Road, Conesus, next to their daughter Ginny and her husband Bryan and granddaughter Josephine.

Erin Bills, born in Saratoga, NY, moved to Inlet in the Adirondacks at 1-1/2 and lived the life of a Forest Ranger's daughter. Worked summers as a waitress, cleaning cabins & cashier. Graduated from Town of Webb High School. Married Dave in 1986 and moved to Livonia in 1987.

Erin and her husband, David, have 3 children, Rachel, Emily, & Jacob.  Erin stayed home to care for them and worked evenings at the Livonia Library, Calahan's, & West's Shurfine.

Five years ago, she was hired to work for the church and has enjoyed it ever since.  To stay busy, she has been the girls Girl Scout Leader, parent volunteer in Livonia Schools, coach soccer, on the board for Livonia Community Players, and the MOPS Mentor Mom. Her hobbies are quilting, cross-stitch, computer games, reading, logic puzzles & walking.