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Thomas Ondra 1977

wrapped up 34 years in the local pastorate, retiring from First United Methodist Church in Sun City, AZ. His 14 years there marked the longest-tenured service in the church’s 56-year history.

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  • Marian Ann Matwiejczyk Montgomery

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    11:26 am on March 23, 2021

    Congratulations on your retirement. Wishing you all the best in your next adventure.

  • PARK WOODLE

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    1:49 pm on October 6, 2020

    The Rev. Thomas Ondra: Wow. Retired from the FUMC … What a tenure and Legacy. Frankly I am surprised at your UMC tradition, rather than RCA. We left UMC in 2013 [both us had generations of background and I served infinite leadership roles in 2 UMC’s. We are currently RCA, Celebrate Community Church – ‘unstructured theology’ with a CUI grad, Pastor Andrew Schmidt. We are looking forward to Ames, IA church membership, when ‘normal returns. … What are your plans? Tell me about Life for you Two!