Staff Members of The First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor

The Reverend Dr. Robert K. Livingston, Senior Minister
Bob has been our senior minister since 1997.  He received his doctorate from Chicago Theological Seminary.  Bob enjoys hanging out with his family, running, fishing, camping, home improvements, and almost anything else that is active and outdoors.  

Darcy Crain-Polly, Associate Minister
Darcy works with the middle and high school youth programs as well as college and young adult ministries. She enjoys running, soccer, music, and anything outdoors.

The Reverend Joel F. Beam, Minister of Pastoral Care
Prior to his ministry here he was a Chaplain the University of Michigan Health System for fifteen years.  Prior to his call he was a professional singer, and continues to sing on occasion in worship here and at area churches.

The Reverend Terry N. Smith, Emeritus

The Reverend Dorothy Lenz, Emerita

Holly Porter, Director of Christian Education
Holly has been the Christian Education Director since 2004. She has a degree in Early Elementary Education, with experience teaching and directing Day Care Centers. Holly has run farms in the local area. She and her husband, John, have three adult children and one granddaughter.

Dr. James C. Nissen, Director of Music

Terry Farmer, Music Worship Leader
Terry provides music for our non-traditional worship service. He received his bachelor's of music in classical guitar performance from the University of Denver. He runs a Suzuki guitar teaching studio and is Musical Director for the local radio show, Radio Free Bacon.

Dr. Willis Patterson, Director of Music, Emeritus

Dorian Morris, Associate Director of Music

Dr. Marilyn Mason, Senior Organist

Rebecca Jones, Pianist

Betsy Hill, Church Secretary
Betsy has worked at the church since 1998. As one of the secretaries, Betsy assists the ministers, Christian Education Director, and music staff. Betsy also sings in the choir and sings locally with the Ann Arbor Cantata Singers.

Gary Brown, Church Secretary
Gary has served on our staff since 1999, specializing in IT and computer programming. Gary coordinates our church calendars, does layout for our bulletins, and produces our monthly newsletter, the Courier. He and his wife enjoy U-M football and basketball games and spending time with their family.

Nancy Sauve, Bookkeeper
Nancy has a BA from U-M, and has worked in bank management and various accounting positions. She enjoys time with her family and likes winter sports, bicycling, making and using hula hoops and juggling sticks, needlework, crafts in many forms, and music festivals.

Steffen Gelletly, Custodian

 

 

 

 

Lisa Sauve, Sunday Custodian