pastorgrace@lcocdalecity.org

571-202-0178

The Rev. Grace Casola came to Lutheran Church of the Covenant in January 2024, shortly after completing a year of pastoral internship in Charlestown, Rhode Island, and becoming ordained.

She was happy to return to Virginia because she grew up in Roanoke and completed her Undergraduate and Master education in the state. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 2017 with undergraduate degrees in Cognitive Science and Religious Studies. After graduation, she served as the children, youth, and family ministry coordinator at a Lutheran church and decided she loved the work of ministry. She then attended Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) in Alexandria from 2019-2022 and earned her Master of Divinity. While in seminary, she served as the youth director for a Lutheran church in Springfield, VA. Through these studies and experiences, Pastor Grace developed enduring special interests in Biblical languages, working with ecumenical ministry partners, and leading kids and youth.

Pastor Grace has worked as a youth director, medical scribe, swim coach, college test preparation tutor, and seasonal ham salesperson.  When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time at the library, visiting historical sites, playing pickleball, crocheting, and learning new words.

Pastor Grace enjoys visiting with both parishioners and members of the wider community. If you have joys or sorrows to share, please be in touch. 

office@lcocdalecity.org

703-670-4242

thomas.yearsley.music@gmail.com

Thomas Yearsley joined the LCOC staff as Organist in April 2024. Thomas brings years experience as a performer and music educator to his work at LCOC, having served as Pianist at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Rancho Penasquitos California (2012) and Organist and Music Director at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Livermore, California (2013-2017).

Thomas earned a BA in Music from the University of California at Berkeley and  completed his MA in Music Education from San Jose State University in the summer of 2024. Thomas is a credentialed music educator and has taught Band in public schools since 2015. He currently works as a Band Director in Prince William County Public Schools. Thomas also teaches private piano lessons in his home in Stafford County.