Peace Memorial Church

 

A vibrant, inclusive Christian community living out love, respect, and dignity for everyone.

Come be a piece of Peace - we're an open and affirming congregation.

 

Join Us For Worship Sundays at 9:30 AM

10300 131st St., Palos Park, IL 60464

 

Reverend Kirk Moore

Senior Pastor

Reverend Kirk Moore has been a parish pastor for more than 25 years, serving several congregations in Illinois. Additionally, he’s experienced as a therapeutic musician as well as a hospital chaplain, having worked in the Advent Health and Northwestern Hospital systems. Kirk loves to play guitar and has a significant social media following relating to his work as a pastor and advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Kirk earned a BA in Radio and Television production at Northern Illinois University and earned an MDiv from Northern Seminary in Illinois. Kirk and wife Tricia have 5 children between them as well as 4 grandchildren. While parts of the family reside in various places in the United States, Kirk and Tricia live in Justice, Illinois.

 

Samantha Miulli

Director of Christian Education

Samantha Miulli is a fifth-generation member of Peace Memorial Church being baptized, confirmed, and married in the church. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Western Illinois University. She managed a dog kennel in Springfield, IL for 5 years while employed as a zookeeper at the Peoria Zoo for 3 years. Upon returning to the Chicagoland area, she taught the Animal Science pathway at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences for several years. She stopped teaching to raise a family. Samantha is happily married to her husband Eric. Their son Joseph and daughter Francesca were both baptized at PMC. They are the proud owners of many animals ranging from a dog to a small gecko. Samantha was previously a Sunday School teacher at PMC while she was in high school. She took over as Interim Director of Christan Education and is now employed part time as Director of Christian Education at Peace Memorial Church.

 

Robert Mohr

Director of Music

Robert Mohr has been a music teacher for over 20 years. He works full time at Crete-Monee High School directing their two show choirs. In addition to his full time job teaching high school music, he does clinics throughout the Midwest and has taught classes at VanderCook College. He works part-time for Peace Memorial Church directing the choir, leading the Praise Team, and selecting music for worship. When he is not working, what he loves most is spending time with his family: his wife, Tracy, and their twin boys, Ethan and Hayden.

 

Thomas Osborne

Organist

For Thomas R. Osborne music is truly a lifelong passion. He has been directing choirs and playing the organ in church since he was 14. Even while serving in the Navy, he was the organist and choir director for a church in Virginia Beach. Tom received his Bachelors in Music Education from Chicago Conservatory College and his Masters in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music. Prior to coming to Peace Memorial Church, served as organist and director for many churches in the Chicago land area, most recently as the organist at United By Faith (ELCA) for the twenty six years. Along with his love of music and the church, Tom has been actively involved in the Masons and many other service organizations. Tom's favorite way to spend his spare time is with his three grown children and three grandchildren.

 

Mary Anne

Administrative Assistant

Mary Anne joined our church family in January of 2020. She worked at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst for 4 ½ years before joining us. Before that, she worked with District 118 as a paraprofessional and worked with special needs students from early childhood to 8th grade. Mary Anne loves working with kids and all people. Mary Anne is happily married to her husband Brian. They have 3 beautiful daughters, Amanda, Brianna, and Claudia. They love spending time together at their small cabin in Wisconsin.