After a successful Capital Campaign (2021), the Church began construction on August 29, 2022, with a goal to complete phase one of the Master Plan in 2024. In 1977, Jerry and his family relocated from Syracuse to Lansdale, PA where he was employed by Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr. Korndrfer graduated with highest honors from the Conservatoire National Suprieur de Musique in Paris, the Oberlin Conservatory, the Musikhochschule in Bayreuth, and McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Greg Stovell Head of Staff (212) 675-6150 He chaired the Pastors Nominating Committee, served on the Stewardship committee and was a commissioner to the Synod Of The Trinity. In 2013 he spent the summer participating as an apprentice artist for the Des Moines Metro Opera. Convene/Join clergy group in self-care/soul-care: G.R.I.T. First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta A Christian community of spiritual conviction and tangible compassion. Business Office. The churches use these donations for various purposes, including helping those who are in need, supporting missionary work, and building new churches. Learn more about our goals as a congregation. At First Church, he shepherds the musical life of the community as a keyboardist, conductor, and team member in creating weekly worship and broader worship and music opportunities. He has been a conductor at the Choral Institute at Oxford, a collaborative program of Westminster Choir College and St. Stephens House, Oxford, and a conducting fellow of the Voices of Ascension Conductor Academy with Dennis Keene. Get Involved Get involved and join the community. He was the winner of the Brumby Concerto Competition and later performed Mozart's Clarinet Concerto accompanied by the Georgia State University Symphony Orchestra. Victoria participated in organ academies (Alkmaar, Netherlands, 2013, Graz, Austria, 2014, Kotka, Finland, 2015) and master-classes (L.Lohmann, A.Gast (Germany), G.Rost, J.Trummer (Austria), I.Quinn (USA), L.Ghielmi (Italy), H.Fagius (Sweeden). Sign up to stay connected with First MattersYour weekly dose of spiritual inspiration and the latest on upcoming church activities. A life-long Presbyterian and native of Fort Stockton, Louellen graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. In 2017 Nicole received her Doctor in Ministry degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. 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. Dr. Stovell has a diverse theological background, serving churches in New Jersey, and Illinois, before being called to First Presbyterian in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Primary Education Director (grades 1-5) Evelyn Penkert. Theology in Denver, Colorado. Office. His repertoire reaches from the Renaissance to the 21st century, including world premiere performances of compositions by Vania Angelova and Pamela Decker. Outside of ministry or rather, an extension of her community ministry Nicole serves as a volunteer Run Lead with Atlanta Track Club and is currently training for the New York City Marathon. Pastoral Staff Pastoral Staff Available at (734) 662-4466 (Extensions listed below) Looking for a list of contacts with emails and extensions? By supporting charitable organizations, companies are giving back to their community and helping to improve peoples lives. She graduated from Waco High in 2020 one year early! She and her husband, Bobby, are the proud parents of a daughter, Lizzie, who attends school at Glenn Middle School. Experience services, concerts, events, and more from your home, as they happen, or catch up on past recordings you may have missed. First Presbyterian Church of Homewood is a Christian community of faith in the Presbyterian Church (USA) denomination and we have been actively sharing the faith since 1858. During his time at AYP, he earned a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary. Barrett Durham Abernethy. All clergy installed, contract called, validated, retired, at large, interim, members of other presbyteries living in this this area. Nicole Stansifer is the Director of Engagement at First Church. He is a former dean of the Dallas Chapter American Guild of Organists. Elizabeth treasures her work with young people of all ages (as well as with adult students!) Richard Allen Farmer, a native of New York City, has been the Senior Pastor-Teacher of Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Stone Mountain, since January, 2014.A classically-trained pianist and vocalist, he has earned the Bachelor of Music degree from Nyack College, the M.Div. 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. Aisha Brooks-Johnson; and Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrn-Olivieri, regional liaison/mission co-worker to Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti . Rev. For pastoral concerns, messages are received during business hours at ext. Rob Sparks 9:00 A.M. Service This event is scheduled for March 5 Julie also served on the Pastor 2 Pastors team 2017-2010 and currently serves as the spiritual director providing support and resources for the P2P team. Dr. Greg StovellHead of Staff(212) 675-6150. Dr. 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. Dr. Hostetter is CEO of Vinik Asset Management, a Tampa investment firm; is active in the leadership of Auburn Theological Seminarys Board of Directors; and continues his work with the national Presbyterian Church (USA), most recently as Moderator of the Way Forward Commission of the General Assembly. 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. Katie Sundermeier and we have two children, Jonny and Luke. I am married to Rev. 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Spiritual home a place to belong for a lifetime of faith; Enduring commitment ordering our lives around worship, education and service to God; Authentic diversity building relationships that honor one another as children of God; Radical hospitality sharing with all the welcome we receive in Jesus Christ; Mutual care giving and receiving shelter, nurture and spiritual fellowship; Restorative relationships seeking reconciliation with God and one another; Continual conversion being shaped as disciples through Gods grace and the power of the Holy Spirit; Joyful Worship gathering to give thanks and praise to our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer; Theological Formation pursuing deeper relationship with God through study, discernment, and spiritual discipline; Bold humility acknowledging our dependence on God by following the example of Jesus Christ in an increasingly secular world; Just generosity using all that we have received to promote justice, righteousness, and human dignity; Missional living proclaiming Gods Good News in everything we say and do; (404) 228-7715tsundermeier@firstpresatl.org. His work at the presbytery level includes chairing the Nominating Committee, serving on Personnel and Operations Committees. 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. and D.Div. My name is Laureen Griffin. It was demolished, however, to make way for the present, larger church that was constructed in 1885. Appreciation of music and the arts is an integral part of life and worship at First Presbyterian. For relocation assistance, please contact Presbytery staff. Mark Finch joined the staff in August of 2018 as Maintenance Supervisor. Led by the Session and the Diaconate, the church staff is dedicated to serving our visitors and members, the Spartanburg community, and the world. They are the proud parents of three children, Cullen, Rachel Ann, and Jackson. degrees from New York Theological Seminary. Irene keeps everything in top-notch order at First Presbyterian Church. 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? Please use the Contact form to contact any staff member. Her string quartet was invited on fellowship to perform Bartok?s String Quartet No. Since then, he has worked as an in-demand musician and music educator and earned a Master's in Music in Jazz Studies in 2016 from Georgia State University. She currently serves as a Registry Chaplain at Emory Saint Josephs Hospital and Associate Chaplain at Canterbury Court. Upon graduation, Nicole served in youth ministry for eight years in North Carolina and Virginia before discerning Christs call to ordained ministry. Scott and his wife, Lauren, are High School sweethearts who have a daughter, Clare; a son, Whit; and an energetic dog, Butch. Reports detail prayer concerns/requests, joys/celebrations, and other news related to pastors and educators throughout the presbytery. We are an urban church known for being a leader in worship, spiritual formation, service, community relationships, and the arts. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta. Her call to ministry led her to First Church in 1998. She received her Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School in 1983 and since then has served as a pastor in PCUSA congregations in New York City; Cleveland, Ohio; and the Atlanta area. Some of us consider church our second home, and others are discovering the love of God in Christ for the first time. 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. View the facts and figures that help tell the story of 2021 at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Continual conversion being shaped as disciples through Gods grace and the power of the Holy Spirit; Joyful Worship gathering to give thanks and praise to our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer; Theological Formation pursuing deeper relationship with God through study, discernment, and spiritual discipline. I have an undergraduate degree in Theology and Philosophy from Eastern University, a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Missio Dei Seminary in Philadelphia. 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). 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. Deacons meet on a monthly basis to determine how best to meet those needs. 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. Covenant Presbyterian Church Worship with us . At First Church we have an elected Board of Deacons who minister with compassion to anyone in need, whether they are members of the church, visitors, neighbors or other members of the community. Leslye is a member of First Presbyterian Church of Athens with work experience in marketing and development. 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.