Senior Pastor, Rev. Christina Grace Kukuk
Rev. Kukuk came to First Church in July 2007 excited about sharing in the ministry of Jesus Christ with a congregation that spans the generations. Prior to arriving in Elyria, Rev. Kukuk served as the Associate Minister at First Congregational Church of Minnesota, United Church of Christ, in Minneapolis. Her ministry there included, among other responsibilities, leading the congregation’s annual service-learning trip to San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala, and participating in a pastoral residency program funded through Lilly Endowment Inc. A former journalist, she has published a sermon and essays in two ministry-related magazines. Rev. Kukuk resides in Elyria with her fabulous spouse, Adam, (a professional musician and adventurous cook, without whom she would be doomed to a menu of little more than cold tofu and plain yogurt), and daughter Celia.
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Christian Education Assistant, Tracy Rue
Tracy joined the First Church staff in August 2008 with a desire to contribute to the faith life and spiritual growth of church members. She was born and raised in Elyria and, with her husband Randy, has a blended family of five children ages 14 to 27 and two grandchildren. She has been attending First Church for almost eight years.
Sandi Mossbarger - Administrative Secretary
Sandi Mossbarger was born in Sandusky Ohio and moved to Elyria Ohio at the age of 6 where she continues to reside Sandi has 2 children, Carrie and Todd and one grandchild, Emalee.
Sandi has worked at First Congregational United Church of Christ for 18 years. In her spare time Sandi enjoys various activities including reading, gardening, music, and camping.
Sheryl Schmidt – Advisor to Board of Christian Outreach
Sheryl Schmidt was confirmed in First Congregational Church. She retired from Standard Oil/BP where she was Manager of the Analytical Science Service Group at the Research and Development Department. She graduated from Baldwin Wallace College with a BS in science and from Iowa State University with an MS in Inorganic Chemistry. She has been active on the Outreach Board for five years.
Cheryl McConnell- Business Manager
Craig Galinsky- Organist
Rev. Patrick Nicolino- Youth and Family Minister