Church Leadership
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Rev. Anders Edstrom has been the pastor of Greenfield Presbyterian Church since January 2021. He and his wife Heather, a nurse practitioner, reside in Oak Park with their son, Aksel, daughter, Nora and pug, Hamilton.
Anders is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and previously served as the solo pastor of a Presbyterian church in Northeast Missouri.
Anders has a passion for peace and justice ministries. He is currently involved as member of the Bold Against Bail Campaign through Michigan Liberation. He is also currently associated with the Berkley Pride Block Party.
Anders is a big fan of all things Chicago Sports. He’s a foodie who enjoys finding new places to eat and new recipes to cook. You will also find him reading comic books and graphic novels.
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Rev. Gretchen is originally from south Texas, but has called many places home. She most recently moved to the Detroit area from New York’s Hudson Valley. She is a mother to three wonderful teachers and joys, Lily, Hope, and Nathan, and friend and partner to Ben, who recently took a call as pastor to Northbrook Presbyterian Church. While mothering full time, she also served as parish associate at First Presbyterian Church in Beacon, preaching occasionally and helping to make worship a place where children and families were welcome and included.
Gretchen began dabbling in designing clergy stoles and church banners in recent years and loves to sew a rainbow. You can see her creations on Etsy and Instagram at newlifestolesandmore. One of her passions is growing things, and she loves planting seeds and building soil, hoping to fill every corner with food and flowers. She will begin her position as Parish Associate for CE during Advent so let’s give Gretchen a warm and inviting welcome.
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Dianne was welcomed to Greenfield Presbyterian in June 1997. She oversees a music program of over four performing ensembles including the Chancel Choir, the Praise Team, Amplified Youth Choir, and the Greenfield Handbell Ensemble. Dianne is tasked with coordinating all music in worship with the Pastor and the rest of the staff. Her focus is on finding ways to invigorate and worship through music of all kinds. She is also the organist and pianist for all services at GPC.
Dianne studied organ and piano as an undergraduate at Wayne State University. She taught vocal music at Shrine Catholic Schools and has substituted in the Troy and Berkley Schools. She currently has a teaching studio at the Steinway Piano Gallery.
Dianne served on the steering committee for the Regional Convention of the American Guild of Organists Convention at the Renaissance Center in June 2009, and is a member of the Detroit Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. She enjoys fundraising for South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless and working with other church musicians in Berkley on ecumenical services and concerts. In her spare time she enjoys music directing at local community theaters.
Contact Dianne at: (248) 544-1800 x 224
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Judy became a member of Greenfield Presbyterian in January of 2000 and Administrative Assistant in 2004. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University.
Judy has served our church on both the Christian Education and Communications Committees, volunteers with Team KID, Vacation Bible School, F.R.O.G. and fundraising.
Contact Judy at email: office@greenfieldchurch.com or (248) 544-1800 x 221
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Jessica has a bachelors degree in Sociology and a Masters degree in Social Work both from the University of Michigan. She has previously worked with Elementary- High School students as a school social worker.
Jessica is also a wife and mother. She and her husband, Peter, have 3 children Henry, Elizabeth & Samuel. Jessica also loves the outdoors, traveling, running, camping, and working with kids. Contact Jessica at stageyouth@gmail.com
Session Members- Elders
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BUILDING & GROUNDS
Matt Howell*
PERSONNEL/NOMINATING
Rande Horn
CARE & WELCOME
Orletta Caldwell
FINANCE
John Harnois*
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Sarah Pinch*
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Aimee Twarek
MISSION
Marilyn Koski/Deb Snyder*
S.T.A.G.E
Melanie Barash
COMMUNICATIONS
Carole Van Hoef
MUSIC & WORSHIP
Suzanne Eddings
VISIONING TEAM
Terry Barash
Deacons
MODERATORS:
Fran Ahern
Susan Bakke
Lisa Dobie
Pattie Gallagher
Bill Goodcourage
Heather Hamlin
Chris Kohlmeyer
Jennifer Oudbier
Chris Peterson
Mary Tackett
Gail Tosto