Patrick Ugolini
Patrick is gifted at fostering spiritual growth, community engagement, and outreach. His passion for ministry and heart for the people of Seneca aligns perfectly with the church’s mission: To help people experience life change, life growth, and life purpose. Patrick is excited about meeting people where they are and providing opportunities for families to get plugged into a community that will encourage one another.” In addition to being the Community Pastor, Patrick works at a family business. He had this to say about the bi-vocational role, “God made it clear to me that I was to remain in business as well as ministry.” Patrick was born and raised in Seneca, Illinois. He earned a degree in Social Studies education and played football at Concordia University Chicago. He and his wife, Alyssa, have three children and have been attending The Village since 2014.
Celebrate Mother’s Day
✨ Moms deserve to be celebrated. ✨
Mobile Food Pantry – Seneca
Families will be able to get enough free groceries (bread, dairy, meats, veggies) for a week or two at this Mobile Food Pantry.
Kelsie Hall
Kelsie served on the worship team at the Minooka and Seneca campuses for four years before coming on staff as the Seneca Worship Leader in January 2024. Her passion for Jesus paired with her gift of singing brings a great combination to the Seneca Campus. Her excitement overflows to see what God will continue to do in and through the church within the Seneca community, and she is ready and willing to be used by Him for His purpose. “Worship is such a beautiful and intimate act of love and praise, and I am blessed to be able to help lead the people of our church into a closer, more meaningful relationship with Him through worship.” – Kelsie Kelsie lives in Seneca with her husband, Neil, and their four children.
Abbey Akre
Abbey grew up in Lisbon, Illinois, attending West Lisbon Church, where she developed a deep love for Jesus. After graduating from Lincoln Christian University with a degree in spiritual formation, she decided not to pursue vocational ministry. She nannied and coached in Lincoln for a while before earning a degree in physical therapy as an assistant. She worked as a PTA for a bit before transitioning her current position as an administrative assistant at Newark High School. She also coaches freshman volleyball at the high school and enjoys spending time with her many nieces and nephews! God called her into ministry, and after some initial hesitation, she has embraced this calling wholeheartedly, ready to be a vessel for what the Lord has in store for Seneca.
Brittany Sandeno
Brittany grew up on a farm just outside of Seneca in Verona, IL and currently lives just down the road from where she grew up. Her family attended First Christian Church in Morris, IL where Nate Ferguson was the youth pastor. In 2010 she began attending The Village in Minooka when her brother, Nick Sandeno, asked her to join him as a chaperon as he took students to camp. That year she developed a love for student ministry. Brittany was a member of the core team that launched the Seneca Campus and after a taking a year off, has been attending and serving there for the past year. “There is so much God is doing and families he’s reaching through our student ministry and I’m so excited to be apart of that and watch as he transforms lives.” – Brittany
Tracy Read
Tracy manages everything administrative for the Seneca Campus and coordinates lifegroups, events, and service projects. She serves as a Lifegroup leader, prayer team leader, Kid Village volunteer and loves to serve with community outreach initiatives. Tracy grew up in the Seneca/Marseilles area and has a deep love for the Seneca community and all the people in it. Her family consists of her husband Dan, 3 children and 7 grandchildren, all in the area. Tracy is most passionate about her relationship with Jesus and helping other people to grow in their relationship with Jesus. He changed her life at 23 years of age, and she knows He can do the same for everyone else.
Men’s Saturday
This Seneca men’s group is for men of all ages. The guys have fun doing different activities, service projects, Bible studies and devotions. Come on out for connection and community and learn about all that God intends for you as a Christian man. The group meets Saturday mornings rotating at various homes in Seneca. Let us know if you’re interested, and the leaders will reach out to you to let you know the location.