The Two Pews Story
Creative spaces make a difference. In the beginning of the pandemic, a small third floor office became a primary space for creativity and connectivity. At the beginning it felt confining, small, and restrictive. As time went on and technology
The room is framed by two old church pews - wooden benches from sacred spaces that have been reclaimed to empower creative work, whether producing videos, music recordings, fostering virtual connections,
Today, the fruit of that creative space has turned into a passion for moving beyond traditional boundaries and helping other people reclaim sacred space to redefine what’s possible.
About Chris Heckert
Rev. Chris Heckert serves as the senior pastor of Haddonfield United Methodist Church in Haddonfield, NJ. A native of Western Pennsylvania, he is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Drew University Theological School, holds an MA in Corporate Communication from Duquesne University, and is currently completing his Doctorate of Ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary and Wesley House, Cambridge. Heckert has served as pastor in rural, suburban, and urban settings, as well as having served as director of communications with the General Board of Global Ministries of the UMC. A musician, composer, photographer, and communicator, he has sought to engage the arts in ministry with the church in 5 continents through trainings, conferences, and publications.