Leadership

The people make the church. The leaders at First Presbyterian include a talented and committed staff, a dedicated group of lay leaders and a happy bunch of volunteers. Come meet some of the people who make First Presbyterian such a special place.

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Rev. Dr. Sally Wicks

Pastor

(Pastor Sally) is a spiritual guide on our journey together. She has degrees from Albion College, Princeton Theological Seminary and Louisville Theological Seminary and a wealth of Biblical and Theological expertise which we appreciate. She’s a good teacher and a compassionate pastor. Pastor Sally is married to Mike who is also a Presbyterian pastor. The two of them have three grown sons, a loud basset hound named Theo and an energetic “little” dog named Abby.

Rev. Dr. Sally Wicks

Pastor

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Celia Weiss

Director of Music / Organist

Celia Weiss has served as Director of Music and Organist for over 40 years. She is an adjunct assistant professor of Music for the Raclin School of the Arts at Indiana University South Bend. Celia also maintains an active teaching and performing schedule throughout the Michiana area.

Celia Weiss

Director of Music / Organist

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Rev. Anna Parkinson

Children’s and Youth Ministry Coordinator

Originally from a rural area of northwestern Pennsylvania, Anna currently lives in Elkhart with her husband, David, and their three children. Anna is passionate about children’s and youth ministry and enjoys equipping congregations to be effective, passionate, and confident as they teach and build relationships with children

Rev. Anna Parkinson

Children’s and Youth Ministry Coordinator

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Matt Kennedy

Contemporary Worship Music Coordinator, Facilities Manager

“Music has always played a big part in my spiritual life and I am excited to be a part of the Contemporary Worship Service.” Matt has performed extensively throughout Indiana and Michigan as a solo artist and with his band HiFi2WiFi. His compositions have been heard on the Discovery Channel, Fox Sports, and CBS Network Television. Matt lives in Mishawaka with his wife, Cathi. They have 2 sons: Nate and Sam.

Matt Kennedy

Contemporary Worship Music Coordinator, Facilities Manager

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Mary Seddon

Worship Coordinator

Mary has been a member of First Presbyterian church for over 25 years. She oversees and organizes the Contemporary Worship services. Mary & her husband John live in Goshen & have two children, Chris & Kelsey. In her free time Mary enjoys reading, traveling, & Detroit Tiger’s baseball.

Mary Seddon

Worship Coordinator