Jessica Linn Ross to Lebanon: Trinity UMC

Jessica Lynn Ross serves as a Clergy Member in the Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church. Rev. Ross is currently appointed to Extension Ministry as a Hospice Chaplain, having completed her CPE Residency at the VA Hospital / Lebanon in 2020.

Pastor Ross became a member of the UMC in 2005, earning her MDiv from Palmer Theological Seminary in May 2006. She also earned an MS degree in Science from Morgan State University in 2000. Jessica has served as pastor of Trinity-Bayton, Kensington “Old Brick”, Mother African Zoar, Tobyhanna, and Pocono Lake. She also serves as the Peace with Justice Coordinator for the EPA Conference.

Pastor Ross was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., the eldest of seven children. Since her call to ministry in 2001, she has been joyfully serving the Lord and never ceasing to be amazed at God’s goodness, mercy, and grace. A retired math and science teacher, she loves teaching, preaching, Bible Study, providing pastoral care, and working for social justice. And on occasion, helping a child or adult with their math homework.