Meet the Team
The success of our church begins with the First Church Ministers and Leaders. You’ll find them to be integral forces in carrying out our church mission. Their relentless energy is contagious. And, they’re accessible. They want to hear from you, get to know you and provide help when you need it.
While administrative staff is often on-site daytime weekdays, individual staff members have varying hours. Please contact them directly to set up an appointment, as staff members are not typically available for drop-in appointments.
Staff and Ministerial Covenants
The First Church staff has agreed to the following covenant, which is intended to give strength to our teamwork and cooperation through healthy behaviors: Click Here.
First Church ministers created the following covenant as advocates of excellence and integrity in ministry with a relationship of mutual care and respect: Click Here.
Staff

The Rev. Jennifer Nordstrom
Senior Minister

The Rev. Dena McPhetres
Associate Minister

The Rev. Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson
Minister of Religious Education

The Rev. Drew Kennedy
Minister Emeritus

Teresa Drews
Collaborative Pianist

Cecelia Groshek
Nursery Caregiver

Mariah Groshek
Early Childhood Coordinator

Fiona Higgins
Religious Education & Membership Assistant

Jean Johnson
Director of Administration

Ken Liddell
Facilities Manager

Alissa Rhode
Lead Music Director

Steve Sieck
Intern Minister

Jim Spice
Facilities & Technical Assistant

Tristan Strelitzer
Choral Director

Shari Wright
Office Manager