Pastor
Rev. Patrick Reily
Pastor Patrick has been a resident of East Aurora since the late 1980s. He is a graduate of East Aurora High School and Buffalo State College, where he studied chemistry in pursuit of a deeper understanding of Creation. While the study of science was both challenging and rewarding, Patrick found himself searching for meaning beyond what could be observed.
Through that search, Patrick came to place his trust in God. After committing his life and will to God’s care, he began to recognize the ways in which opportunities and blessings were unfolding before him, often calling him to take steps of faith.
Patrick’s vocational journey led him into end-of-life care, a path he had not anticipated but one in which he discovered profound purpose. He came to see that serving the Lord is most fully expressed in serving God’s people. This work deepened his faith and eventually drew him into Bible study, active church life, and opportunities to serve as a substitute pastor. When the call to full-time ministry emerged, Patrick entered a season of prayer and discernment, where he received the assurance that God equips those He calls.
In ministry, Patrick proclaims a God of love, forgiveness, and acceptance. He affirms that every person is created in the image of God and that no one is excluded from Christ’s table.
Beyond his pastoral work, Patrick is a devoted husband and father. He enjoys old tools and trucks, reading, traveling to Alaska, caring for his dog, and a strong cup of black coffee.
Worship Team Leader
Since her first job in high school as the First Church of Christ Scientist organist in East Aurora, Julie Hoth has followed her calling to music. She studied at SUNY Fredonia for a Bachelor’s degree in music education as a voice major. Since then she has been an organist, soloist, pianist, choral director and teacher at numerous churches and schools, and is now music director for Pathways Christian Fellowship and a member of the Orchard Park Chorale.
After 36 years working for Moog Inc. in Elma, Julie is thoroughly enjoying retirement with her husband Don in the village of EastAurora. She is a frequent volunteer for ACES (Aurorans for Climate and Environmental Sense), the Rural Outreach Center, and the Crystal Lake Camp in PA. Free time is spent with her three adult children who have remained in the WNY area, camping, star gazing, nature walks, dog walking, listening to classical music on BTPM, and supporting the arts and local businesses.