Rev. Mark Harkness has been pastor at Cherry Valley United Methodist Church since July 2018.  He was ordained a transitional deacon in 1999 and ordained an elder in 2002.  He is a member of the Order of Saint Luke, a United Methodist religious order dedicated to elevating worship and the celebration of the sacraments. During […]

Nancy came to Cherry Valley UMC in 2005 after a 3-year term as the Human Resource Director for the City of Belvidere.  Prior to that, Nancy had an active duty career in the Illinois Air National Guard, a component of the United States Air Force, where she served in various areas of Human Resources. Nancy […]

“I believe that the Lord gives us music so we can taste a little bit of what heaven will be like.” – Nola Carnine Music Director, Nola Carnine lives in Roscoe with her husband, Glenn.  Nola and Glenn have been blessed with two grown children, Kathleen & Hunter. She served as organist and accompanist for 25 […]