Staff

First Presbyterian Church is in the process of considering candidates for a new pastor and head of staff. In the interim, we are blessed to be joined by Rev. Rob Miller who leads our services each Sunday morning.

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Sara Creutz, Youth Ministry Pastor

Sara Creutz is a familiar face at FPCHS. She was raised in this congregation as a child and youth. She graduated from Hope College in Holland and eventually returned to Emmet County to teach in the Harbor Springs Public School system. Sara also earned a Master’s Degree in Youth Development from Clemson University. You’ll find her tutoring, enjoying her family, creating beautiful Canva things, and inspiring the youth of FPCHS.

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Jamie Platte, Interim Choir Director

She’s the Director of the Notables Choir, sang in the recent production of The Fiddler on the Roof at Bayview, and is invited to sing throughout lower northern Michigan! In addition to her ownership of A.R. Pontius Flower Shop in Harbor Springs, we’re delighted that Jamie Platte is the Interim Choir Director at the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs. You are welcome to come and rehearse with the choir on Wednesdays.

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Tisha Cone, Financial Manager

Tisha Cone is also employed at the First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey. Tisha earned her bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University, and her graduate degree at Georgia State University.  Her previous professional experience includes work as a research librarian at a law firm and also as a school librarian in a public school system in the Metro Atlanta area.  She and her husband and daughter enjoy skiing in the winter and dirt-biking in the summer.

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Tiera Morse, Administrative Assistant

Tiera Morse is a longtime resident of Harbor Springs and a friend of this congregation. She is also a part-time employee at Perry Farm Village at the Birches. She is a strong supporter of the significance of a local community and the social fabric that enables a community to thrive. She also enjoys music and gardening.

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FPCHS Leadership

Ruling Elders

Class of 2025

Kathy Bodzick
Barbara Jaquith
Jerry Root
Chuck Huebner

Class of 2026

Larry Funk
Meg Ideker
Sue Stewart
Mike Woodham

Class of 2027

Cathy Blanck
Danny Rotert
Doug Tayler

Deacons

Class of 2025

Shirley Anderson
Linda Loepke
Deb Root
Joanie St John

Class of 2026

Scott Cavell
Craig Cotrill
Ken Miller

Class of 2027

Brooke Maki
John Swallow
Carolyn Whittle