Kendra is the Youth Director at First United Methodist of Kerrville and is the mom of the cutest grandbaby EVER (Forrest) and wife to a pretty cool Son-In-Law (Spencer). Sophia will never let go of her theatrical background in her acting work, but finds new ways of incorporating it into her life; by photographing Off-Broadway shows and cabarets as well as participating in them! Scott Tucker is a native of Atlanta who earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wake Forest University before earning his Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary. He has concertized with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra, the Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini, and the Hofer Symphoniker. For general information, contact the church office at (510) 848-6242 or info@fpcberkeley.org. Event preachers include the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Rev. Volunteers must be 16+ years old and we encourage you to bring friends . Ms.Coucheron regularly performs at festivals such as the Oslo Chamber Music Festival, Bergen International Music Festival, Amelia Island Music Festival, Madison Chamber Music Festival, Juneau Jazz and Classics and at La Jolla Summer Fest. Currently mask wearing is optional throughout the building. Give Online Give on our secure giving page. Catherine has also served as a chaplain at Northside Hospital, Winship Cancer Institute, and Emory Orthopedic and Spine Hospital. Born in Oslo, Norway, Ms.Coucheron began playing the piano at age four. He also attended the Royal Flemish Conservatory in Antwerp, Belgium and studied with Belgian virtuoso Flor Peeters. CONTACT US Mailing Addresss: 615 Telfair Street, Augusta GA 30901 Phone: 706.262.8900 Email: [email protected] Contact Us Form Natalie grew up in Wall and was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Wall High School. Click here to view the press release. Her call to ministry led her to First Church in 1998. Office. Barrett Durham Abernethy. FaithConnector Church Websites. He has extensive background in classical, blues, rock, flamenco and folk styles. We are governed by elders who are chosen from and by the entire congregation. from Columbia University, and his M.Div. Evan grew up in Gainesville, GA and completed his undergraduate studies in Business-Management at North Georgia College & State University. She is an inquirer in the PC(USA) and has always been a huge church nerd (or cherd, as her family lovingly teases)! She graduated from Thiel College in Greenville, PA, where she majored in religion, with minors in English and Classical Languages. She taught in the SAISD for 14 years, teaching elementary music and middle and high school choir. Part of this road involves cultivating a faith that seeks understanding through thoughtful study and reflection. Meet our elders and the program and/or committee they lead below. We are governed by elders who are chosen from and by the entire congregation. Faculty Bios Alana Bennett, Cello Brian grew up in NC and attended the University of NC at Chapel Hill, majoring in history and religion before attending Union-PSCE for his MDiv. Our phone number is: 260-426-7421 Mailing address: 300 West Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46892. Work on the plan took place from 2018-2020. First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights Worship with Us Join us for uplifting worship Sunday morning in the Sanctuary at 9:00 am (Modern) or 10:30 am (Traditional). All rights reserved. She recently retired from Covenant Presbyterian Church in Atlanta after serving there as Associate Pastor for 17 years. We worship in person in the chapel at 8:30 a.m. 1328 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309Katie Patterson, Director404-228-7753,sfa@firstpresatl.org. We have learning and formation opportunities for all ages on Sunday mornings and offer books, art, and devotional materials just right for children and their families. After graduation, Joel moved to Atlanta and joined the non-profit urban youth ministry Atlanta Youth Project (AYP), where he worked for fifteen years. They are parents of two sons, their oldest lives in Atlanta and the youngest resides in Dallas, TX. Jane Hubbard. In 2010, he moved to New York City to study with Ayako Oshima and Charles Neidich, Clarinet Professors at The Juilliard School. Then he became a nanny to a young fellow artist and it all clicked into place. She plans to attend ASU and finish at Texas Tech University as a Radiologist. Dr. Mark HostetterAssociate Pastor for Stewardship & Mission to the Corporate World(212) 675-6150. Mr. Saucedo is a sought after clarinetist/reed player for orchestras, professional theatres and other performances in the Atlanta area and continues to maintain a private studio. JulieJohnsonhas been a member of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta since 1988. Staff. This donation is an excellent example of how businesses can help make a difference in society. He has served as a church organist since 1953 and was a student of C.W. If you are new to the Norwalk area and are looking for a church home, or if you've lived in our area for a while and don't have a church home, join us some Sunday! Joel was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and is a lifelong Presbyterian. Meet Our Pastors Rev. She loves Jesus, family, friends, pets, and doing Gods work! Brian is a founding member of the Johns Creek Interfaith Clergy Alliance, serves as troop chaplain for BSA Troop 2000, is a volunteer chaplain for the Johns Creek Fire Department, and serves on the PGA CPM & its alternative exams subcommittee. She is married to Billy and they are both graduates of Texas A&M University, where she earned a degree in health education. Barrett is married to Braegan, a librarian at Georgia State University, and they have a daughter, Evelyn . In addition to performing theatrically behind the mic asa VoiceOver Talent for Massive Dynamics, Allegra teaches privatevoice,piano, and guitar for theSchool of Fine Arts atFirst Presbyterian and is certified as a MusikGarten music educator. He graduated from UCLA with a B.A. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II; the executive presbyter of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, the Rev. A life-long Presbyterian, Ben's family was the type who were always at the church whenever the church doors were open. All people are helpless and subject to God's judgment . She is Artistic Director of the Fjord Cadenza festival in Norway and for the Kon Tiki Chamber Music Festival in Oslo, Norway. Contact us at (225) 387-0617 Her favorite productions which she has been involved include performing in the Off-Broadway productions at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian of Nude with Violin and Blithe Spirit. Meeting February 22-24, the conference is themed "Faith at the Crossroads," inviting participants to "engage questions that invite us into the transformative power of . Head of Staff, Associate Pastor for Young Adults. Dr. As we are freely loved and accepted by God, we offer love and acceptance in this congregation. degree in Economics at Harvard University, his J.D. admin@firstpresbyterian.net ADDRESS This two-year program fosters an intentional, intergenerational community and transformative learning experiences in order to discover more about self, faith, and God. and Dr. Min. Ms.Coucheron has performed with the Norwegian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Oslo Philharmonic; Jena Symphony Orchestra, and the Ukrainian Symphony Orchestra in Kiev. Tina has 2 dogs and two cats. Outside of school and church, Emma loves spending time with her four younger siblings and their many pets, reading (particularly mystery novels and beach reads), baking, trying out different coffee shops, and supporting her wonderful partner, James, as he teaches and works on his PhD at the University of Connecticut. Bella the Basset; Patches the mut and Oliver and Katniss. Elders serve a three-year term. Learn more about our goals as a congregation. Julie is on staff at Cornerstone Christian School and she continues to serve FPC, lending her musical talents, on a part-time basis. She then moved from rural to urban living to attend Union Theological Seminary in New York City, where she completed her M.Div. Im just hoping to bring more harmony to myself and our world, he says. Dr. Jill Ulrici is an Atlanta native who graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in Physical Therapy. For clergy desiring to convene/participate within the Presbytery, GRIT Cohort Toolkit provides process and suggested resources on grief, resilience, innovative, truth. His other primary teachers include Laura Ardan, Principal Clarinet of theAtlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Jon Manasse, Clarinet Professor at The Juilliard School. Primary Education Director (nursery-kindergarten) Heather Tomlinson. He believes that music education is an integral part of any person's general knowledge and vital to our society's overall well-being. Ms. Patterson has been with First Presbyterian Church for 7+ years and enjoys working with church members and the Atlanta community to create a thriving and dynamic arts environment. Barbara has served on the board of the Religious Education Association and is currently part of the Boundary Awareness Training Team for the Metro Association of the UCC. So, whether you grew up in Atlanta or moved here last week, whether you grew up in the Church or arent sure what church is all about, you are welcome here. Healthy relationships outside of their own communities are encouraged for all clergy. . Coordinate Clergy gatherings virtually or in person. In 2016, she finished her doctoral work in Religious Education at Fordham University where she wrote about the Unresolved Conflict Over Revelation in American Protestantism.. Brendan Callahan-Fitzgerald is an Atlanta-based musician and teacher. Babs TennentAssistant Director of Finance and Facilities. In 2019, Jane became P2P Team Coordinator following a rich 30 year history of leadership by the Rev Drs Joe Sandifer and Phil Nobles. Who We Are Staff . The Church engaged local architects Houser Walker in late December 2017 to create a Master Plan to bring the project values to life. Some of us consider church our second home, and others are discovering the love of God in Christ for the first time. By joining, you gain access to current and former classes hosted at FPC. We are focused on people, worship, mission, and music. Scott and his wife, Lauren, are High School sweethearts who have a daughter, Clare; a son, Whit; and an energetic dog, Butch. degrees from New York Theological Seminary. Allegra Whitney, agraduate of Florida State University?s voice program, has performed as soprano soloist and ensemble memberfor Walt Disney World, Florida State University Opera, and several local musical theater organizations throughout her school years. She grew up in this church and went off into the world after graduating from San Angelo Central High School in 1983 and after 3 years at ASU shes worked at KLST and was self-employed for a while before becoming the Director of Youth Ministries at Sierra Vista UMC., where she served for 20 years. Brenda has been working at Piedmont College since 2011. Dawn is married to Matt and they have two adult daughters. Covenant Presbyterian Church is located on Peachtree Road in the Buckhead section of Atlanta, just two miles south of Lenox Square Mall. Likewise, after a successful semester at First Presbyterian Churchs nursery school, Jon began working with First Church youth worship. Rev. What to Expect Directions . Joel was a Ruling Elder at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. A generational and transformational vision is emerging at First Presbyterian Church with our campus master plan. from Emory University. Since then she has served in fourteen ministry settings, most frequently as interim pastor. Presbyterian background includes ordination as a ruling elder at Columbia Presbyterian Church and serving on COM as the Acting Coordinator and Facilitator with the First Call Pastor program for several years. He also served as organist and director of music for the Reuniting General Assembly to form the PCUSA in 1983 in Atlanta. 1169 Clark Street SW Covington, GA 30014 770.786.7321. First Presbyterian Church is a congregation of a little over 100 members bound together by our commitment to Jesus Christ. She and her husband Ryan attend Kairos Chruchalong with their three boys. While primarily an organist, she also enjoys playing harpsichord and piano, and teaching these instruments to adults and children of all musical levels. Click above for SoulCare SelfCare materials. Join us for In-Person Worship on Sundays (8:15, 9:00, or 11:00 a.m.) or via livestream at 9:00 or 11:00 a.m. An Acceptable Fast with Rev. 2 at the Garth Newel Music Center in Virginia. In August 2014, she was appointed Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, Georgia, one of the top 50 state schools in the United States. The Mission of Worship. An active member of our Presbytery, Nicole hasserved on the Committee for Preparation for Ministry, the Examinations Commission, and the Executive Presbyter Nominating Committee. She became a Commissioned Ruling Elder for the P2P team in 2020. I am married to Rev. Those seeking membership are invited to attend an Inquirers Class. They are the proud parents of three children, Cullen, Rachel Ann, and Jackson. He has been a member of the board for several organizations, including The Actors Fund, Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, and Holmes Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center in New York. The Rev. An avid reader, essayist, sketcher, sky watcher, nature observer and proud Brooklynite, Barbara can often be found cycling the citys streets. The staff of First Presbyterian Church welcome you! After earning her Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, she returned to Atlanta in 2009 when she was called as Associate Pastor for Discipleship at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Snellville, where she ministered for five years. committees such as Committee on Ministry, Care and Development of Church Professionals, Preparation for Ministry, Cluster Support, and Retreats for Church Professionals. He is a graduate of Florida State University's School of Social Work and Columbia Theological Seminary. Tina began working with us in January of 2021. Jane, a Kentuckian, coach, consultant and Intercultural Intelligence Facilitator, comes to P2P with leadership experience in government, education, Delta Air Lines, as well as ten years at First Presbyterian Churches in Norfolk, Va and Douglasville, Ga in Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Care. Sunday: 8:30am, 11:00am, 6:00pm Sunday School: 9:45am . Calendar Sermons and other resources Livestream Having come to Atlanta in 2006 to attend Emory University, he graduated in 2010 with a BA magna cum laude in philosophy. As a pianist, she has performed, accompanied and collaborated in chamber music and has served as a pianist/organist for several churches, most notably as Director of Music for St. Malachy?s the Actors? He is co-founder of the Summit Preparatory School in Kalispell, Montana which he began with his partner Alex Habib. I am the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, and I am on the boards of Columbia Theological Seminary, Midtown Alliance, and The Piedmont Park Conservancy. Jessica is an online Kindergarten teacher for Lonestar Online Acadamey, and loves to craft. She graduated from Calvin College. Learn more about who we are, where were going, and what guides us. They have 5 children plus 2 children through marriage. Childcare is available for children 4 years and younger during worship . He is now retired and spending his spare time doing church work. Mr. Little has done freelance work accompanying such renowned artists as Henry Mancini, Chuck Mangione, Doc Severinsen, Linda Ronstadt, Nelson Riddle, Ray Charles, the Moody Blues, Tony Bennett and Marvin Hamlisch. George is passionate about building relationships - belly laughs, tears, prayer, and everything else that connects us to each other and God. Since January 2021, Victoria is pursuing a Masters degree in Organ Performance at Georgia State University (Dr. Jens Korndrfer), and serves as music intern at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. While living in Syracuse he joined and participated in several community organizations including Child and Family Services the oldest adoption agency in upstate New York and Regional Learning Service an adult learning project supported by the New York State Department of Education. Contact Chris Holmes for more information. Jon Harris sings and worships with the children of First Church every week, as the churchs Family Music Ministry Coordinator.