Michael joined our church family on January 1, 2020, eager to serve Christ, our congregation, and the Cadillac community.
After over 15 years in IT for the automotive industry, Michael answered his call to ministry, earning his Master of Divinity from Ecumenical Theological Seminary in 2010. A lifelong member of Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian in Detroit, he developed a passion for mission, serving as Moderator of the Deacons, a Ruling Elder, and a youth program leader.
During his time at First Presbyterian in South Lyon, Michael expanded the congregation’s mission efforts, leading initiatives with Capernaum Health Clinic, Kids Hope USA, Everyone Eats, and others benefiting the South Lyon community and beyond. He also served as Capernaum’s president and held leadership roles with the Second Mile Center of Detroit and the South Lyon Cool Yule.
Michael is married to Stephanie, who works at GM’s Warren Tech Center, and they have a daughter, Lauren, at Central Michigan University. He enjoys reading, the outdoors, and spending time with family. Michael’s message is simple: “Love God, love your neighbor. Together, let’s share the love of Christ in Cadillac and wherever the Holy Spirit leads us.”
Dorice has been the secretary here at FPC since 2002, serving alongside Rev. Cathleen Medina, Rev. Donald Brower (Interim), Rev. Paul Tomlinson, Rev. Peggy Huston (Interim), and presently Rev. Mike Horlocker. She enjoys helping wherever needed and greeting those who come to the office.
My faith has been nurtured in and through this congregation throughout my entire life. It is a great privilege to continue being a small part of nurturing the children and youth of my church family in their relationship with God through Christ.
As a member of the church for 49 years, Bill has served as an active Elder on Session for 12 years, Treasurer, and member of the Outreach and Fellowship Team and the Property and Finance Team.
Angela Warner studied piano throughout her childhood and took lessons in high school from a teacher at the Interlochen Arts Academy. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with her degree in Music Education and a minor in Saxophone Performance. She currently directs the AMEN Chorus, Women’s Philharmonic Chorus and the Bells of Peace Handbell Choir.
Daniel has been a member of First Presbyterian Church for 8 years. He serves as an Elder, chairs the Worship and Music Committee, sings in the choir, and plays guitar at the 8:30 service and with the “First Presbyterian Trio.”
Jamie has over 40 years of experience directing choirs and holds music degrees from CMU and MSU. He directs the First Presbyterian Church choir and the Great Lakes Men’s Chorus, serves as President of the Barbershop Harmony Society in Michigan, and sings in several barbershop quartets.
Carla is a graduate of the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, with a major in Bible and a minor in sacred music, having been trained for two years by a Juilliard-educated musician. She committed herself at the age of 11 to drawing people to Christ through every note she plays. Galatians 2:20 remains her anchor and inspiration in ministry
Psalm 118: 14 “The Lord is My strength and My song,” Giving God praise through organ, piano, and choir music.
