Church Leadership
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Rev. Gretchen is originally from south Texas, but has called many places home. She most recently moved to the Detroit area from New York’s Hudson Valley. She is a mother to three wonderful teachers and joys, Lily, Hope, and Nathan, and friend and partner to Ben, who recently took a call as pastor to Northbrook Presbyterian Church. While mothering full time, she also served as parish associate at First Presbyterian Church in Beacon, preaching occasionally and helping to make worship a place where children and families were welcome and included.
Gretchen began dabbling in designing clergy stoles and church banners in recent years and loves to sew a rainbow. You can see her creations on Etsy and Instagram at newlifestolesandmore. One of her passions is growing things, and she loves planting seeds and building soil, hoping to fill every corner with food and flowers. She will begin her position as Parish Associate for CE during Advent so let’s give Gretchen a warm and inviting welcome.
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Fred Love holds degrees in Church Music and Vocal Performance (Double Major) from Stetson University, and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Arizona and a DMA (ABD) from University of Arizona. He is proficient on Flute and Piano, in addition to being a student of the Organ. He is a former Musical Director at a variety of church faiths: Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist and United Church of Christ.
Mr. Love has taught voice at Sheridan College, one of Canada’s best-known musical theatre schools and was Former Head and Creator of the Musical Theatre Program at Oakland University, where he stage-directed or musical directed over 85 productions. His former students have appeared on Broadway, National Tours, and in many regional theatres.
Fred has performed over 100 leading roles in Opera, Operetta and Musical Theatre throughout the United States, Canada and Germany. In addition, he has traveled around the world as an Entertainer on the Saga Rose Cruise Ship visiting 38 countries.
Special performing credits include Ravenal in SHOW BOAT (Broadway), Gabey in ON THE TOWN in German (Hamburg Staats Opera and Ballet -WORLD PREMIERE), Sam in STREET SCENE (Theater des Westens, Berlin), Perchik in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Stratford Festival), Canadian premieres of Tony in MASTER CLASS (National Arts Centre and other Canadian Theatres), and Ludovic in PASSION (Canadian Stage), Dr. Jack in JOHNNY BELINDA in an All Deaf Signed Language Performance (Charlottetown Festival), and others. He has sung Camille in THE MERRY WIDOW for Michigan Opera Theatre [opposite Roberta Peters], and has sung with Houston Grand, Santa Fe, Florida Grand Opera, Virginia, Orlando, Anchorage, Memphis, Chautauqua, Kansas City, and Opera Pacific. He is a past winner of the Metropolitan Opera Auditions and a finalist in the Belvedere International Opera Competition, Vienna.
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Judy became a member of Greenfield Presbyterian in January of 2000 and Administrative Assistant in 2004. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University.
Judy has served our church on both the Christian Education and Communications Committees, volunteers with Team KID, Vacation Bible School, F.R.O.G. and fundraising.
Contact Judy at email: office@greenfieldchurch.com or (248) 544-1800 x 221
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Jessica has a bachelors degree in Sociology and a Masters degree in Social Work both from the University of Michigan. She has previously worked with Elementary- High School students as a school social worker.
Jessica is also a wife and mother. She and her husband, Peter, have 3 children Henry, Elizabeth & Samuel. Jessica also loves the outdoors, traveling, running, camping, and working with kids. Contact Jessica at stageyouth@gmail.com
Session Members- Elders
*new
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Matt Howell
PERSONNEL/NOMINATING
Paul Condino*
S.T.A.G.E
Melanie Barash
CARE & WELCOME
TBD
FINANCE
John Harnois
VISIONING TEAM
Terry Barash
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Tracey Pinch*
MISSION/SOCIAL JUSTICE
Susan Howell/ Paula Robinson
MUSIC & WORSHIP
Sandy Jenson*
TECHNOLOGY
Mike Van Hoef*
Deacons
MODERATORS:
Fran Ahern*
DOT REPORT
Kimberly Bennett*
Nancy Bennett*
COLLEGE OUTREACH
Gail Tosto*
MEMBER OUTREACH
Dennis Basierbe
SUPPLIES
Bill Goodcourage
MEMORIAL ALBUM
Heather Hamlin
SESSION LIASON
Chris Kohlmeyer
CARDS
Jennifer Oudbier
COFFEE HOUR
Nan Lehman
USHERS/FLOWERS
Susan Bakke