The Faith Formation Network is FPC's online platform for learning and connection. 2 at the Garth Newel Music Center in Virginia. Nicole Stansifer is the Director of Engagement at First Church. She loves liturgy and the study of all the world?s religions, being outdoors, wildlife and birds, reading, cooking, singing and the arts. Covenant Presbyterian Church Worship with us . Peachtree is excited to announce that for the first time, we will be building two Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Homes at the same timeour 159th and 160th sponsored homes! Welcome to First Presbyterian Preschool, a warm and nurturing learning environment nestled in the heart of midtown Atlanta. Home About. First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Availability On Sale Now April 9, 2022 Saturday at 8:00PM Find Tickets Program TJ Cole To the Universe Poulenc Organ Concerto Saint-Sans Symphony No. The origin of deacon is the Greek diakonos, servant.. Consider membership in this vibrant, active, and growing congregation. He was the winner of the Brumby Concerto Competition and later performed Mozart's Clarinet Concerto accompanied by the Georgia State University Symphony Orchestra. An urban church in the heart of Atlanta, North Avenue has been worshiping on the corner of North Avenue and Peachtree Street since 1898. Each month, two Deacons for the Month are appointed by the Board of Deacons to act as specific points of contact for those in need. First Presbyterian Church | Pastors and Staff Pastors and Staff Home Welcome Pastors and Staff Pastors The Rev. As well as maintaining his own teaching studio, Mr. Little has taught at Columbus College, the Neighborhood Music Schools of Georgia State University, the Georgia Academy of Music, the Peggy Still School of Music, and Noteworthy Studios in Alpharetta. He has served two terms on the Session, starting in the early 1990's and also served as Clerk of Session. Throughout his ministry, his presbytery focus has been on the care and support of ministers, i.e. Come, hear,and be moved as talented musicians from Atlanta and around the world provide a variety of forms of music in a beautiful setting. He is a graduate of Florida State University's School of Social Work and Columbia Theological Seminary. More, because of his success with JTV, Jon has been recruited by several Manhattan and Brooklyn private schools to develop, teach, and lead their adolescent music programs. As part of her doctoral track Transforming Congregations, Nicole worked with several congregations in their worship ministry, titling her thesis project: Why Is This Hour Different From All Other Hours? 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. Each staff member functions as a part of our church family, offering a warm welcoming smile and tangible support in the work and mission of Jesus Christ. (404) 228-7715tsundermeier@firstpresatl.org. Our staff works daily to support the mission and ministry of our congregation. from Columbia University, and his M.Div. Additionally, he has served on the . Any Deacon, however, can assist. Meet Our Pastors Rev. First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1848, and it was Atlanta's first Presbyterian house of worship. While at Lovett she felt the call to ordinationand left her role at Lovett to attend Columbia Theological Seminary. First Presbyterian Church 900 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 | (205) 752-3531 | Facebook Square Instagram Square Twitter Square YouTube Square church websites by clover 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. First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood welcomes people of all ages, races, national origins, political views, and gender and sexual identities. Elders serve a three-year term. She is the co-author ofPresbyterian Polity for Church Leaders,and the author ofSpiritual Leadership for Church OfficersandSailboat Church, all published by Westminster/John Knox Press. First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta was listed in the National Register ofHistoricPlaceson May 29, 2020. We love teaching God's word. . from Emory University. Natalie grew up in Wall and was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Wall High School. Alana is a faculty member at Perimeter College at Georgia State University and also maintains a private cello studio in Atlanta, Georgia. from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA and was ordained a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church USA. 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. Joseph began working with us full-time in March of 2018 in addition to his job here, he also serves Immanuel Baptist Church on a part-time basis. Victoria is a laureate of numerous international organ competitions, including the XXVI International Competition of Sacred Music in Rumia, Poland, in 2014 (2nd prize), and the International Braudo Organ Competition in Saint-Petersburg, in 2019 (Diploma and special prize). Brenda was born and raised in the Midwest. Leigh became our pasto r in February 2023. 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. Pastors Alan Dyer Senior Pastor and Head of Staff (864) 583-4531 ext. Dr. Greg Stovell Head of Staff (212) 675-6150 First Presbyterian Church is an active community in downtown Charlottesville and a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Nearby Area Listings . Transition Mark Hostetter is Associate Pastor for Stewardship and Mission to the Corporate World. Here at FPC, we believe adult learning is about encouraging and equipping you to take the next step on your spiritual journey. Barrett is married to Braegan, a librarian at Georgia State University, and they have a daughter, Evelyn . Children's Ministries Coordinator. Rev. Paul SchnabelDirector of Finance and Facilities. He has two daughters, Destinee, 17, lives with her mother in Waco. Barrett Durham Abernethy. Brendan holds a position as a staff musician at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, and maintains a voice and piano studio in Atlanta. She taught in the SAISD for 14 years, teaching elementary music and middle and high school choir. Pastoral Staff Pastoral Staff Available at (734) 662-4466 (Extensions listed below) Looking for a list of contacts with emails and extensions? This service is not live streamed. She recently retired from Covenant Presbyterian Church in Atlanta after serving there as Associate Pastor for 17 years. Retired from Ethicon, Irene is the mother to two grown children: Carlos and Cindy. We like to have fun and engage in open, honest conversations. The mix of diverse backgrounds and experiences of our staff and lay leaders come together for a common purpose: to live in Gods grace and share Gods love. Ms.Coucheron has performed with the Norwegian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Oslo Philharmonic; Jena Symphony Orchestra, and the Ukrainian Symphony Orchestra in Kiev. Staff. New episodes coming soon! Katie Sundermeier and we have two children, Jonny and Luke. Home - First Presbyterian Church of Augusta First Presbyterian Church Augusta Commending the greatness of God in Jesus Christ to all peoples and all generations March 8 March 11 Register! Her ministerial areas of focus include spiritual formation and pastoral care. Reports detail prayer concerns/requests, joys/celebrations, and other news related to pastors and educators throughout the presbytery. JulieJohnsonhas been a member of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta since 1988. Click above for SoulCare SelfCare materials. She loves Jesus, family, friends, pets, and doing Gods work! Whether in the form of weekday small groups, mens and womens ministries, book clubs, or contemplative practices, there are opportunities for you to join with others to engage in honest conversations to make spiritual sense of our changing world. Kathleen Cook has served as the Director of the First Presbyterian Church Nursery School (FPCNS) since her appointment in 2013. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Indiana University, a Bachelor of Music in Piano from Oberlin Conservatory and a Master of Music in Piano from Mannes College The New School for Music. A self-proclaimed renaissance man, when not singing with the kiddies, Jon can be found traveling, fine dining, creating and enjoying art, exploring puzzles and trivia, or trying out a new hobby. Dr. Barbara E. DavisExecutive Minister(646) 230-3901. Rev. In addition to serving as Director of Worship and the Arts, and Organist at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, GA, and instructor for organ at Georgia State University, Dr. Jens Korndrfer performs regularly at major venues and festivals around the world. The conviction, compassion, and community this congregation embodies and pursues for its members, the city of Atlanta, and for the world.. . Bradley began her ministry as the associate director of Youth and Family ministries at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. He believes that music education is an integral part of any person's general knowledge and vital to our society's overall well-being. The recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Erskine College, Michael is married to Laura Bowden and enjoys learning about aviation, cooking, and travel. Rev. Upon graduation, Nicole served in youth ministry for eight years in North Carolina and Virginia before discerning Christs call to ordained ministry. Dr. David Forney Pastor and Head of Staff Email David 434-424-1191 David began his ministry at First Pres in the fall of 2011. The Team's function is pastoral. It is fully accredited with a staff of 24. Currently, Joel is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree through Fuller Seminary. Born and raised in upstate New York, and always singing and dancing anywhere and everywhere, Jon joined his first official singing group at age 5, when he was recruited into his schools chorus, after a stand-out performance as the disagreeable frog in his kindergarten classs musical The Little Red Hen. That first chorus really cemented his love of music, and with it began a route of performance threaded throughout his entire academic, social, and spiritual life. Louellen is married to her husband of 33 years, Dr. Robert Meyer, an OB/GYN at Shannon Hospital. Together they are parents of three children, Lani, Lea, and Kai. All clergy installed, contract called, validated, retired, at large, interim, members of other presbyteries living in this this area. Now it has expanded to a fully developed and realized program, JTV! All Staff. Meet our elders and the program and/or committee they lead below. He is widely recognized as a brass teacher in the Atlanta area. Young Adults & College. Beautiful sanctuary and Chapel. He also attended the Royal Flemish Conservatory in Antwerp, Belgium and studied with Belgian virtuoso Flor Peeters. During his time at AYP, he earned a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary. Our phone number is: 260-426-7421 Mailing address: 300 West Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46892. Dr. Mark HostetterAssociate Pastor for Stewardship & Mission to the Corporate World(212) 675-6150. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in French from Davidson College (go Wildcats!) P2P Team Coordinator. _________________________________________________________________. committees such as Committee on Ministry, Care and Development of Church Professionals, Preparation for Ministry, Cluster Support, and Retreats for Church Professionals. Rev. Office. Leslye is a member of First Presbyterian Church of Athens with work experience in marketing and development. He also served as organist and director of music for the Reuniting General Assembly to form the PCUSA in 1983 in Atlanta. Rob Sparks 9:00 A.M. Service This event is scheduled for March 5 Brenda has been working at Piedmont College since 2011. Her passion for video editing and videography is much attributed to her love for putting puzzle pieces together and solving problems with a creative solution. Michael Shake was called as the sixth director of music for the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York in June 2019. Alyssa and Haylee, both graduates of Texas A&M University, and both engineers! Ricky has had the pleasure of performing at masterclasses with world-renowned clarinetists, Charles Neidich, Bepi D'Amato, and Guy Deplus. Were single, were married, and were married with kids. He is represented by Karen McFarlane Artists, Inc., in North America. We will then display this for all visitors on this page. 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. The Presbyterian Church (USA), abbreviated PC(USA), is a mainline Protestant denomination in the United States. One such charity is the Presbyterian Church. He has taught elementary and middle school, has completed a chaplaincy program at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta, and has served in different churches in youth and growth ministries. First Presbyterian Church is a congregation of a little over 100 members bound together by our commitment to Jesus Christ. Appreciation of music and the arts is an integral part of life and worship at First Presbyterian. Assistant Director of Finance and Facilities, Associate for Hospitality and Visual Arts. She regularly plays with the Macon Symphony, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra Augusta. He chaired the Pastors Nominating Committee, served on the Stewardship committee and was a commissioner to the Synod Of The Trinity. George is passionate about building relationships - belly laughs, tears, prayer, and everything else that connects us to each other and God. Watch us weekly on theAIB Network(Comcast Channel 295; Smyrna Channel 22)Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. Click below to find out more information about Lent programming, worship, and events. View the contact list on the main "Staff/Leadership" page. Give Online Give on our secure giving page. Cece Neal - Preschool Director. Dr. Ulrici also continues to work part-time as a Physical Therapist at Emory University Hospital. This is an unpaid and unique part-time position where Mark serves as a liturgist in worship, occasional preacher, and frequent teacher. At the age of 30, Ms.Coucheron has established an international career, winning awards in Italy, Germany, UK and in the United States. Focal Point aims to spur theological introspection, inspire spiritual exploration, and motivate service and innovation. In recent years, casino companies have been donating money to various charities. She earned a Masters degree at Saint Petersburg State University in 2019, majoring in Historical Performance on Keyboard Instruments (organ, harpsichord and carillon). William is regularly sought after as a lecturer, clinician and performer throughout the United States and Brazil, including the Bay View Music Festival in Bay View, MI, the Third Coast Trombone Retreat, and the Festival Nacional de Musica in Goiania, Brazil. Sign up to stay connected with First MattersYour weekly dose of spiritual inspiration and the latest on upcoming church activities. The Grays live in Atlanta. In 2010, he moved to New York City to study with Ayako Oshima and Charles Neidich, Clarinet Professors at The Juilliard School. A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and member church of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Sanctuary at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Worship Center at 9 and 11 a.m. Live Online at 8:30 and 11 a.m. He was Principal Clarinetist in the University Symphony Orchestra for 4 years and has been featured various times as solo Guest Artist with the New Atlanta Philharmonic and also with members of theAtlanta Symphony Orchestra. Volunteers must be 16+ years old and we encourage you to bring friends . Natalie has been on the staff of the Angel Academy for many years and came on board as director of the Childrens Ministry in the fall of 2017. Following his official retirement, he served five churches as an interim before moving to Atlanta in 2016 to be near his daughter and her family. For relocation assistance, please contact Presbytery staff. CurrentlyJulieis on the staff of the Samaritan Counseling Center at First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta working as a spiritual director. William Mann is the Assistant Professor of Trombone at Georgia State University. View the facts and figures that help tell the story of 2021 at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Elizabeth treasures her work with young people of all ages (as well as with adult students!) Cullen graduated from Texas Tech in 2022, Rachel Ann is a senior at Samford University and Jackson is a freshman at West Texas A&M University in Canyon. To receive the report or submit news for the report, please contact Jane Hubbard at jhubbard@atlpcusa.org. Head of Staff, Associate Pastor for Young Adults. First Presbyterian Preschool is a special place where children interact with their physical and social environment in order to understand the world and to find their place in it. Students of all ages and abilities can find expert teachers in a range of fine arts and musical skills through classes and private lessons on premises at the First Presbyterians School of Fine Arts. 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. The family joined Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church in Lansdale where he was ordained an Elder and participated in many of the ministries and activities. Nicole Lock was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She currently serves as a Registry Chaplain at Emory Saint Josephs Hospital and Associate Chaplain at Canterbury Court. P.O. This wonderful institution enrolls 154 children ages two through kindergarten, housed in 13 classrooms. His teachers include Olivier Latry, Michel Bouvard, James David Christie, and Ludger Lohmann. First Presbyterian Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Geritt Dawson Senior Pastor. Soon Steven Son is a native of South Korea with deep Presbyterian roots with infant baptizing by an American missionary, studied in Mission schools from middle to college established by Presbyterian Church, US and worked a teacher in the same middle and high schools. She was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and graduated from Davidson College, where she studied religion and Spanish. She is currently studying organ with Dr. Jens Korndorfer through SFA. These edited versions of our Sunday services highlight the scripture and the sermon. To view past services, browse our archives below. March 3 Donate by March 5 March 8 March 11 Register! For relocation assistance, please contact Presbytery staff. Joan S. Gray was ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in thePresbyterian Church (US) in 1978. The staff of a Presbyterian congregation work under the direction of the Session. Her areas of focus include video production, live streaming, photography, and communications. Beth Plyler. Emmas academic passions are pastoral and spiritual care, trauma-informed care, and ancient biblical languages (especially Hebrew!). She, her husband James, and their two fun-loving cats live in Midtown. Tony was the Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown (PA) from 2009-2014 and an Associate Pastor for the Westminster Presbyterian Church (West Chester, PA) from 2003-2009. They receive care and prayer requests from those who themselves, or whose loved ones, are ill, or have other special needs, and can refer people for pastoral care. He has performed the roles of Rodolfo in La bohme, Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly, Don Jos in Carmen, The Duke in Rigoletto, Le Chevelier de la Force, in the Dialogues of the Carmelites, King Kaspar in Amahl in the Night Visitors, and Rinuccio in Gianni Schicchi, the title role in Werther, and Giles Corey in The Crucible, and Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor, and Alfredo in La Traviata. His jazz experience includes performing with the Di Martino Osland Jazz Orchestra (DOJO) and the Waco Jazz Orchestra, among others. An Atlanta-based singer, actor, and teacher, Katie Patterson started her career in the arts with a Bachelors of Music from Georgia State University where she concentrated in vocal performance. Dr. She received her BS in Sociology and Film Studies from Hunter College and is currently continuing her studies at Hunter College in the MFA in Integrated Media Arts program. Pastor Mark and his wife Carolyn have three adult children; one in Colorado, one in Italy and one here in Los . Staff. Get Involved Get involved and join the community. Dawn Thompson is the director of the Angel Academy which is a two-day a week Mothers Day Out program. Now serving in her 36th year, Cece is the founding director of the First Presbyterian Pre-School. The mother of two amazing daughters, Barbara has been a leader in the parent body at their Quaker school in Brooklyn. All rights reserved. This collection is arranged alphabetically according to titles supplied by staff. Mary Beth is a native of Atlanta and grew up at Northside Methodist Church. In 2017 Nicole received her Doctor in Ministry degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. William received his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees in trombone performance from the University of Texas at Austin in addition to a Bachelor of Music Education from Baylor University. Membership is open to all who have been baptized and confess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and desire to make First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta their church home. First Presbyterian Church is a community of humble followers of Jesus Christ who choose, by God's grace, to live by love, seek continual transformation, and equip all to be servant leaders in. From 2013-2016, Marshall led the long-running jazz jam session on Thursdays at the Queen of Sheba and has performed with a lengthy and impressive list of the southeast's most respected musicians and groups. Scott currently serves as the Associate Pastor for Grand Adults at Peachtree Presbyterian Church. Governance and authority over church matters resides with these elected leaders. Julie also served on the Pastor 2 Pastors team 2017 . Founded in 1848, First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is located at the corner of Peachtree and 16th Streets, next to the Woodruff Arts Center. Reverend David Prentice Hyers Lead Pastor Email: dprenticehyers @firstpresbyterian.org , Extension: 341 Ms.Coucheron has worked with musicians such as Claude Frank, Emanuel Ax, Chee-Yun Kim, Christopher O?Riley, Steve Miller Band, Yo-Yo Ma, and Elton John, and has toured Europe, America, South America and Asia, performing in halls like Verizon Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. I also serve the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta as a member of the Personnel Committee., (404) 228-7714mfaircloth@firstpresatl.org, (404) 228-7721ksundermeier@firstpresatl.org, (404) 228-7734lbarrineau@firstpresatl.org, (404) 228-7708obrueggemeyer@firstpresatl.org, (404) 228-7751bfletcher@firstpresatl.org, (404) 228-7712kcovington@firstpresatl.org, (404) 228-7731jkorndoerfer@firstpresatl.org, (404) 228-7753kpatterson@firstpresatl.org, EpiphanyTheoEd FirstPresEdu Focal Point . Babs TennentAssistant Director of Finance and Facilities. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta Atlanta, GA Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta Atlanta, GA Just now Be among the first 25.

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