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About First Presbyterian Church

Rooted in tradition, free in the Spirit, we love and serve God and neighbor with all that we are and all that we have.

We enjoy spreading and sharing the good news of God's love for all. We do this both as individuals and as a congregation. Meet our Leadership and Staff who is here to serve God and our neighbors.

Our Story

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Our office is open to our community on Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 12 (noon).

Pastor Daniel can be reached at (269) 849-9775 for urgent cares outside of the office hours.

Our church was founded in:

We offer: Childcare during service, Sunday School, Bible Study, Vacation Bible School

Class of 2026

Peg Pickle

Priscilla Green

Class of 2027

Maggie Tall

Class of 2028

Leadership

Session Elders

Ann Wood

Val Heemstra

Christian Education: Valerie Heemstra
Finance: Alex DeHann, Marc Tall, Marti Meyer, Priscilla Green,
Rev. Daniel Van Beek
Personnel Committee: Linda Peterson, Maggie Tall, Priscilla Green
Congregational Care and Membership: Peg Pickle
Nominating Committee: Bill DuFour (at large member), Denise DeHann (Deacon Rep.), Maggie Tall (Elder Rep.)
Property: Jodi Tianen (Temporary Congregational Member)
Worship: Ann Wood

Commissioner to Presbytery:

Maggie Tall

Clerk of Session:

Priscilla Green

Class of 2026

Marsha Meyer

Class of 2027

Annette Dufour

Carol Varvil

Jane Gundry

Sue Robitalle

Class of 2028

Cindy A. Bender

Denise DeHaan

Janet Hall

Jordan Tianen

Deacon

Staff

Daniel Van Beek, Pastor
Rev. Daniel Van Beek

Pastor

Ann Wood

Director of Music

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Amy Martin​

Office Assistant

Bill Rinne

Musician/Organist

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Phil Stapert

Sexton

Marti Meyer

Treasurer

Madison Tianen
Maddy Tianen

Nursery Caregiver

Annual Congregational Meeting

Contact Us

819 First Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829

Tel. 906-786-2932

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