Contact Us
We would love to hear from you and let you know more about FaithBridge and answer any of your questions. Below is the information for our church office where you can reach us throughout the week. For directions for Sunday morning worship click here.
Office Address: 194 Aho Road Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (directions)
Phone: 828-295-8333
Email: info@faithbridgeumc.org
FaithBridge Staff
You can also contact one of our staff members directly by emailing them, giving them a call or catching them on a Sunday morning. Below is a short bio of each of them.
Kyle Sigmon - Worship/Music Director and Youth Minister Kyle is a local boy. He graduated from Hardin Park Elementary in 1999, Watauga High in 2003, and then Appalachian State in December of 2006. He majored in Philosophy and Religion and minored in music with guitar. He married his high school crush in December of 2006 and together they now have a son named Jacob. Kyle enjoys long walks on the beach, good conversation, and relaxing with his friends and family. |
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Marianne Romanat - Pastor Rev. Marianne Romanat is the founding pastor of FaithBridge UMC. She was appointed to plant this new congregation in Blowing Rock in June of 2002 by the Bishop and Cabinet of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Marianne is married to Kyle Romanat, has two stepsons, Josh (19) and Caleb (16), and two children, Marisa (5) and Austin (2). Marianne is originally from Charlotte, NC, attended North Carolina State University and received undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Mathematics Education, and then attended Columbia Theological Seminary and received her Master of Divinity degree. She loves to go on dates with Kyle, cook for her family, laugh out loud (very loud!), and play with her kids. She also loves to serve FaithBridge and see what God will do next. |
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Molly Bentley - Administrative Assistant Molly was born in Watauga County, is the daughter of Don and Erie Triplett, and lives in Aho community. She graduated from Blowing Rock High School and King's College in Charlotte. She married Charles Bentley in 1965 and has three adult children: Lynne, Sandy, and Warren. Molly has five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one grandchild, Sindye, lives with her, along with 2 great-grandchildren, Lena and Eli. Molly's hobbies include reading, gardening, Sudoku, watching and attending the Panther's games, and playing with her great-grandchildren. |
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Susan Graham - Children's Minister Susan came to the mountains twenty years ago from her home in Wilson, North Carolina. She volunteers with organizations like The Red Cross, Blowing Rock Fire & Rescue Auxiliary, Jaycees Burn Center, BR Appearance Advisory Commission, Blowing Rock School and Hospice. Susan is happily married with two daughters and believes her inspiration comes from family and friends. |
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Tracey Karcher - Assistant Pastor Tracey is the newest addition to the FaithBridge staff as Assistant Pastor. In addition to pastoral duties, she directs our growing Casting Bread Ministries, which provides struggling families with food and other assistance. Tracey and her son Robert come originally from Florida and have been in the Boone area since 1999. She also has a daughter and granddaughter who live in Fleetwood. |
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