Meet Our Staff

Trindle Spring Lutheran Church has an experienced staff that wants to help this faith community more deeply connect to God.  Below you can read a little bit about each member of the Trindle Spring Lutheran staff.

Aaron Erdley

Lead Pastor

 Pastor Aaron is a Pennsylvania native, a graduate of Mansfield University with a degree in Music.  He then earned his Masters of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.  Pastor Aaron was called to be the Lead Pastor at Trindle Spring Lutheran in July 2015.  Prior to that, he served churches in Altoona, PA, and Lincoln, NE.  He and his wife, Danielle, have two girls; Elena and Kathryn.   ​In addition to his role here at Trindle Spring, he is also serving as the Chaplain for Citizen Fire Co. here in Mechanicsburg, and serves on the Board of Lutheran Campus Ministry at Penn State University.  In his spare time, Pastor Aaron enjoys woodworking, spending time with his family, and playing guitar.​

Sigrid Hipkiss

Associate Pastor

,Pastor Sigrid grew up near Philadelphia.  She received her Bachelor's degree in French and Spanish and a Master of Teaching from the University of Virginia.  After teaching high school for a few years in Maryland, she moved to Minnesota to attend Luther Seminary, where she received her Master of Divinity.  She was ordained in 2008 and began her call as Associate Pastor at Trindle Spring.  Pastor Sigrid and her husband, Ed, live in Mechanicsburg with their three children, Paul, Daniel, and Miriam.

Cheryl Guinther
Parish Administrator

Cheryl Guinther is our Parish Administrator. She brings more than 16 years of administrative experience. She desires to serve the church family with genuine personal care  and a professional touch. Cheryl has worked  in the business world and has served with her husband , Peter, as missionaries with a local mission organization in Zambia, Africa.  Cheryl enjoys gardening, plants, reading and the blessing of close friendships. Cheryl  is excited to serve the church family of Trindle Spring!

Danielle Erdley

Interim Music Director

Danielle grew up in DuBois, PA, and went on to receive her Bachelors in Music Education from Mansfield University.  She taught elementary music in Walkersville, MD, for several years before taking time off to raise her two daughters.  Danielle has experience working with many different musical ensembles both as a performer and conductor, and desires to help Trindle Spring's members use their musical talents in many ways to glorify God in worship.  Danielle is married to Pastor Aaron Erdley, and together they have two daughters, Elena and Kathryn, and a cute but not always well behaved dog named Stella.  In her free time she enjoys reading, playing piano, and spending time with family and friends.  

Ann Kopacko

Interim Organist

Ann is a life-long member of Trindle Spring.  Having an interest in both music and caring for others, Ann obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from Mansfield University.  Ann and her husband John have raised five children, Michael, Christine, John, Lauren, and Katelyn.  During periods of transition in our music department, Ann has always willingly assisted with the music program.  Currently, she serves as the church organist providing the music for our worship services. 

Andrew Berdahl

Seminarian

Andrew Berdahl is a first year seminary student at United Lutheran Seminary (Gettysburg Campus).  As part of his education, he is with us on Sunday mornings to help with worship, preach, teach, and learn about congregational leadership and life.  Andrew is from the Reading, PA, area. In addition to his seminary studies, he is a member of the National Guard.  Upon ordination he is planning to serve as a military chaplain as well as pastor of a congregation.