Our Staff
Minister
Jeff Suddendorf has served as our Minister since 1989. Jeff is a graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. Specialized Minister
Craig Modahl is serving as our Specialized Minister in partnership with the Southeast Association of the UCC. Craig is the Executive Director of Balance, Inc. Communications Director
Amy Gilhooly has served as our Communications Director of First Congregational Church since 2007. She has previously served as our Senior High Youth Group Director and Office Administrator. Amy is a life long member of our church. Church School Director
Kathy Kohl has served as our Church School Director since 2009. Kathy also oversees the Nursery program. She is a life long member of our church.Office Administrator
Beckie Perez has served as the Office Administrator of First Congregational Church since 2007. Beckie and her family moved to Port Washington in 2004.
Financial Administrator
Owen Madson has served as our Financial Administrator since 2006. Owen also serves on the Wisconsin Conference Board of Directors.Senior Choir Director
John Knetzger serves as our Senior Choir Director. John was a middle school Choir Director and is now a stay-at-home Dad.Children's Choir Director
Sherri Melichar serves as our Children's Choir Director and Organist and also teaches music at Lumen Christi Catholic School in Mequon.Senior Handbell Choir Director
Lori MacRae has served as our Handbell Director since 1992. Lori is the middle school Band Director for the Cedar Grove-Belgium School District and for Port Catholic School and also the director of the Port Washington City Band.Organist
Sherri Melichar serves as our Organist and Children's Choir Director and also teaches music at Lumen Christi Catholic School in Mequon.Pianist
Robin Honish serves as our Pianist and is an active member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Port Washington.