About Our Minister

            Rev. Keneth E. Chorle serves as pastor of Union Presbyterian Church. Rev. Chorle is from the Pittsburgh area and has lived in Western Pennsylvania for almost his entire life. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Pittsburgh. Rev. Chorle graduated from Pitt with a double major in communication and sociology. Rev.Chorle holds two graduate degrees. He has a Master’s in Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts and a Master’s in Education from Duquesene University in Pittsburgh. He has served two other full time pastorates in Western Pennsylvania and has served two churches as an interim pastor. Rev. Chorle has twenty seven years of experience in pastoral ministry within the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. In addition to being a minister, he is also a teacher. Rev Chorle taught college students for four years at The Community College of Beaver County and at Butter County Community College. The subjects he taught were: English, sociology, history, and public speaking. He also taught social studies for high school students in summer school in a program sponsored by The Community College of Allegheny County.

            Rev. Chorle is committed to biblical preaching and accepts the Bible as God’s Word for today, tomorrow and forever. The messages that he delivers to the congregation are filled with biblical content, hope, and practical application. Rev. Chorle seeks to respect all friends and members of the congregation as individuals made in the image and likeness of God. In his visits and counseling, Rev. Chorle seeks to provide compassion and understanding to help all of God’s people discover the love and healing power of Jesus Christ in the modern world.  

            Ken enjoys reading history, playing chess, and grilling out with his portable gas grill. He loves to catch baseball and recall all the baseball games that he played. The highlight of his sports career was pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has proof of his experience with the Pirates. But, you will need to ask him all about his experience on the pitcher’s mound at Three Rivers Stadium.