The Rev. Timothy Naisby has been named as Chaplain at Moravian Manor Communities following the retirement of Rich Thierolf, who served in this role for 10 years.

A native of the Bethlehem area, Pastor Timothy completed his undergraduate studies at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove graduating with Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art, with an emphasis in 3D design. Upon being called to pastoral ministry, he attended and completed his seminary training at Moravian Theological Seminary in 2009. While in seminary, he worked as an intern with Phoebe Ministries, a not-for-profit faith-based continuing care retirement community in Allentown, PA. Upon graduating, Naisby served as pastor of the Moravian Church in Unionville, Michigan until recently accepting the chaplain position at MMC.

Commenting about his intern experiences, “My Clinical Pastoral Education took place in a community very much like Moravian Manor Communities. I quickly found myself blessed with these amazing opportunities to be invited into the lives of so many people, all with different personalities and in varying stages of life’s journey. I consider it to be a great privilege to walk spiritually with residents and their families. I pray that in my time here we can all grow together in faith and share in our experiences of the presence of the Divine.”

Pastor Timothy is joined here in Lititz with his wife Usha, their 6-month-old son Jordan, and a puppy named Maya. He met his wife while serving the Moravian Church in Nepal, shortly after the earthquake of 2015. They also both served at the International Kindergarten, a rapidly growing school that happens to be a ministry of Pastor Timothy’s Aunt and Uncle in Kathmandu. “Just another example of God’s continued providence in our lives. Without that trip, our lives would look very differently today,” he observed. Usha is an amazing cook, talented designer, creative and innovative decorator, and a wonderful mother to Jordan.   

Since their arrival in town, the family has enjoyed long walks discovery Lititz and taking in their new surroundings.  “We pray that we will have many years to serve MMC as well as the community and people of Lititz,” he remarked.

Once he gets settled into his new role at MMC, Pastor Timothy hopes to get his art workshop up and running again to continue his work with stained glass, carving, and metal work. 

We are pleased to have Pastor Timothy as part of our team and look forward to his ministry within our organization.

Farewell to Chaplain Rich

Friends and family gathered yesterday on the Veranda to celebrate and bid farewell to Chaplain Rich Thierolf, a dedicated and well-respected employee of Moravian Manor Communities (MMC). Rich’s ministry at MMC not only includes his 10 years of employment, but service on the Board of Trustees as well. He joined our Board starting in 2007 filling in for someone, and then completed a full 4-year term from 2008 – 2012. Rich’s comforting presence, friendly smile, and corny jokes will be missed by all. Read more about Rich, his service to MMC and the Moravian Church, and his plans for retirement in our latest LampPost magazine.

Let us know if you have a particular talent or skill that you would like to share to with others. It could be crating, sewing, musical or artistic abilities, gardening, photography, writing, conversation, baking, decorating (seasonal) or maybe you just enjoy reading aloud. “Think outside the box.”

You are only limited by your imagination! Someone else needs what you’ve got! Contact us to discuss your ideas:

• Questions regarding Founders Campus Care Areas contact: Kerry at kerryd@moravianmanor.org or 717-625-7984

• Questions for Residential Living contact: Marcie at marcieb@moravianmanor.org or 717-626-0214

Opportunities in Founders Campus Care Areas:

• Deliver mail to care areas
• Help with Bingo (Tuesday afternoon)
• Transport for Beauty Shop & Vespers
• Sort & fill greeting cards trees
• Compassionate care visits – one-on-one visits
• Sewing walker bags or fidget blankets (see Kerry for details)
• Plant care in the building
• Flower arranging or decorating

Opportunities in Residential Living:

• Community Life Committee participation – ask for details
• Performing Arts Group (theater arts and music)
• Planning events specific to men/women
• Library (inventory, book carts)
• No Resident Dies Alone visits (training by Chaplain)
• Set-up for various one-time events (as they occur)

Volunteer requirements:

• All new volunteers will be asked to complete a short application.
• A background check is required at MMC’s expense.
• Founders Campus is accepting applications for volunteers that are fully vaccinated (must show proof of vaccination for health care, personal care and assisted living*

*Our volunteer program requirements are based on CDC & Dept of Health guidelines