First Church, like all Presbyterian churches, is a representative democracy. Katie Sundermeier and we have two children, Jonny and Luke. Paul SchnabelDirector of Finance and Facilities. Administrative Assistant / Secretary - Laureen Griffin A note from Laureen Hello! 2021-2022 Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. 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. He has served as a church organist since 1953 and was a student of C.W. The Rev. She grew up in this church and went off into the world after graduating from San Angelo Central High School in 1983 and after 3 years at ASU shes worked at KLST and was self-employed for a while before becoming the Director of Youth Ministries at Sierra Vista UMC., where she served for 20 years. Leigh Campbell-Taylor - Pastor. Tony Sundermeier's Bio Tony is the Moderator of the Session, the Head of Staff, primary preacher, and vision setter for the congregation. Babs TennentAssistant Director of Finance and Facilities. First Presbyterian Church. Currently, she is a member of North Avenue Presbyterian Church. Dr. Stovell has a diverse theological background, serving churches in New Jersey, and Illinois, before being called to First Presbyterian in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Healthy relationships outside of their own communities are encouraged for all clergy. Cami Lewis. Meeting February 22-24, the conference is themed "Faith at the Crossroads," inviting participants to "engage questions that invite us into the transformative power of . 3 About Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for this special performance at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. A native of Florence, South Carolina, Michael holds degrees in organ and sacred music from Erskine College and Emory University. 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. 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. . It is our goal to be in touchwith each of our 400+ clergy and educators. From there she transitioned into event planning and administration in addition to music education. She and her husband, Bobby, are the proud parents of a daughter, Lizzie, who attends school at Glenn Middle School. In August 2014, she was appointed Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, Georgia, one of the top 50 state schools in the United States. Cece Neal - Preschool Director. First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood welcomes people of all ages, races, national origins, political views, and gender and sexual identities. Head of Staff, Associate Pastor for Young Adults. 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. JulieJohnsonhas been a member of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta since 1988. Rev. Ms.Coucheron has performed with the Norwegian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Oslo Philharmonic; Jena Symphony Orchestra, and the Ukrainian Symphony Orchestra in Kiev. 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. Aisha Brooks-Johnson; and Ruling Elder Vilmarie Cintrn-Olivieri, regional liaison/mission co-worker to Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti . Brian grew up in NC and attended the University of NC at Chapel Hill, majoring in history and religion before attending Union-PSCE for his MDiv. The donations from the casino chain have allowed the church to provide scholarships for needy students, fund repairs on aging infrastructure, and more. Currently mask wearing is optional throughout the building. Ricky studied clarinet and flute performance at Georgia State University with Dr. Kenneth Long, clarinet, and Paul Brittain, flute. 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. Pastors Alan Dyer Senior Pastor and Head of Staff (864) 583-4531 ext. Mark received his B.A. He began his call at Mount Vernon in August 2019. is Associate Pastor for Stewardship and Mission to the Corporate World. The Sovereignty of God - God is the supreme authority throughout the universe. 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. He has served on the session, trustee board, finance committee as treasurer and many of the other committees and ministries since becoming a member. He is a graduate of Florida State University's School of Social Work and Columbia Theological Seminary. Her call to ministry led her to First Church in 1998. An avid reader, essayist, sketcher, sky watcher, nature observer and proud Brooklynite, Barbara can often be found cycling the citys streets. Joseph is a graduate of Wall High School. Leslye has served at the PSC since May 2015. Additionally, he has served on the . Livestreams First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Experience Worship with Us Livestreams & Past Events Experience services, concerts, events, and more from your home, as they happen, or catch up on past recordings you may have missed. By supporting charitable organizations, companies are giving back to their community and helping to improve peoples lives. They are parents of two sons, their oldest lives in Atlanta and the youngest resides in Dallas, TX. Presbyterian background includes ordination as a ruling elder at Columbia Presbyterian Church and serving on COM as the Acting Coordinator and Facilitator with the First Call Pastor program for several years. His work at the presbytery level includes chairing the Nominating Committee, serving on Personnel and Operations Committees. Governance and authority over church matters resides with these elected leaders. Both our Elders and Deacons are elected representative members of the congregation. His repertoire reaches from the Renaissance to the 21st century, including world premiere performances of compositions by Vania Angelova and Pamela Decker. At the age of 30, Ms.Coucheron has established an international career, winning awards in Italy, Germany, UK and in the United States. Is parking available? Dr. Stovell also earned a Doctorate of Ministry in Preaching from McCormick Theological Seminary. We like to have fun and engage in open, honest conversations. 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. Sophia Canfield is the Online Streaming Coordinator at First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York. Requests for Deacons should be directed to the Deacons of the Month or if urgent, to the Pastoral staff. He also served as organist and director of music for the Reuniting General Assembly to form the PCUSA in 1983 in Atlanta. Be responsive. In addition to her church work, Louellen teaches at Angelo State University, accompanies the San Angelo Chamber Singers, and serves on the Board of Directors of the San Angelo Symphony, where she also conducts the Symphony Chorus. John is retired from 44 years of service as a Presbyterian minister and 19 years as Pastor of Buford Presbyterian Church in Buford, GA. John is married to the former Margaret Head of Athens; they have two children and five grandchildren. While at Lovett she felt the call to ordinationand left her role at Lovett to attend Columbia Theological Seminary. Her string quartet was invited on fellowship to perform Bartok?s String Quartet No. Sunday: 8:30am, 11:00am, 6:00pm Sunday School: 9:45am . Jon Harris sings and worships with the children of First Church every week, as the churchs Family Music Ministry Coordinator. Mark, a native San Angeloan, graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Range Conservation Management. Children & Youth We care about you and your family. The First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta was founded in 1848 to "continue seeking God's will for us as God's family of faith." The church began when 19 Presbyterians worshiped together in what is now Woodruff Park. Staff. Emmas academic passions are pastoral and spiritual care, trauma-informed care, and ancient biblical languages (especially Hebrew!). 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. In 2013 he won the Georgia District Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, and received the Encouragement Award at the Regional level. It is fully accredited with a staff of 24. First Presbyterian Church | Pastors and Staff Pastors and Staff Home Welcome Pastors and Staff Pastors The Rev. She also teaches at GSU and Agnes Scott College. Joel is married to Morgan Healey Moore. He has also performed with the Atlanta Opera, the Augusta Opera, Theatre of the Stars, the Atlanta Pops Orchestra and as an extra with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. This collection is arranged alphabetically according to titles supplied by staff. Tim . Dawn grew up in Midland and came to San Angelo to attend Angelo State University. What Does He Like Most About First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta? Nearby Area Listings . Serve as a relocation helper or reference. 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. jhubbard@atlpcusa.org 404.200.6283. . Upon graduation, Nicole served in youth ministry for eight years in North Carolina and Virginia before discerning Christs call to ordained ministry. What to Expect Directions . Rob Sparks. 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. We are focused on people, worship, mission, and music. Dr. Stovell also earned a Doctorate of Ministry in Preaching from McCormick Theological Seminary. CurrentlyJulieis on the staff of the Samaritan Counseling Center at First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta working as a spiritual director. 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. She became a Commissioned Ruling Elder for the P2P team in 2020. He has also performed with the Austin Lyric Opera, as well as the Victoria Bach, Texas Music and Hot Springs Music Festivals, and the 49th Armored Division Band. In recent years, casino companies have been donating money to various charities. Tina has 2 dogs and two cats. 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. 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. Barrett is married to Braegan, a librarian at Georgia State University, and they have a daughter, Evelyn . To contact Brenda: treasurercorfpc@gmail.com. In recent years, he served in an interim capacity in three different churches in Atlanta, Georgia. Above all, Emma feels called to listen to peoples joys, troubles, hopes, and anxieties, and to do whatever she can to make them feel heard, seen, and loved. She currently works as the Director of Pastoral Care at Canterbury Court. Tina also has a couple of extra kiddos shes gained along lifes highway Cody Thornton & family and Amanda Williams & family! Early Childhood &. She regularly plays with the Macon Symphony, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra Augusta. Learn more about our goals as a congregation. To receive the report or submit news for the report, please contact Jane Hubbard at jhubbard@atlpcusa.org. He has recorded in studios in Atlanta and Greenville, South Carolina. 1328 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309Katie Patterson, Director404-228-7753,sfa@firstpresatl.org. Dawn Thompson is the director of the Angel Academy which is a two-day a week Mothers Day Out program. William Mann is the Assistant Professor of Trombone at Georgia State University. Dr. Stovell is originally from Mexico City, and split his formative years between London and Mexico City. 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). As a performer she has been a member of the acclaimed New York String Orchestra and performed with them at Carnegie Hall. A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and member church of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Meet our elders and the program and/or committee they lead below. Teachers engage children in developmentally appropriate activities including art, story time, music/movement, and outdoor play. and Dr. Min. [1] The original church building on Marietta Street was vacated in April 1916 and the property was . CONTACT US Mailing Addresss: 615 Telfair Street, Augusta GA 30901 Phone: 706.262.8900 Email: [email protected] Contact Us Form He is now retired and spending his spare time doing church work. Sophia Canfield is the Online Streaming Coordinator. Currently Alana serves as principal cellist of the Dekalb Symphony Orchestra. 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. Staff. In addition to performing with the Des Moines Symphony, William?s orchestral experiences include performing with the Atlanta, Chattanooga, Columbus, Lexington Philharmonic, Ohio Valley, West Virginia, Quad-City, Missouri, Tuscaloosa, Meridian, Victoria and Waco Symphony Orchestras. WORSHIP SERVICES 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! The staff of a Presbyterian congregation work under the direction of the Session. View the most recent Sundays worship service videos here.View all past Sunday worship service videos here. 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.