Your First Visit
Welcome to the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, a vibrant community of faith alive to the risen Christ at work in the world. Whether you are looking for a church home to nurture and grow your faith or are just in town for a visit and looking for a place to worship, come see us. To learn more about our worship life together, click here.
Our Senior Pastor is Dr. Fairfax Fair, who began her tenure with us on June 1, 2011. As our Head of Staff, she oversees our gifted pastoral and program staff. We have 8 pastors currently serving at First Pres. She can be reached at ffair@firstpresbyterian.org or at (734) 662-4466 x340.
Executive Associate Pastor Rev. Budge Gere is always happy to talk to any and all visitors. Budge's phone number is (734) 662-4466 x361, and his email is bgere@firstpresbyterian.org.
Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers directs the ministries of care, compassion, and sympathy. If you are seeking pastoral care or spiritual support, or are going through a difficult time and would welcome prayer, contact Rev. Rogers, Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care and Congregational Life, at mrogers@firstpresbyterian.org, or (734) 662-4466 x390.
Children
If you have children in your family ranging in age from infant to grade schooler, Debbie MacVey, our Director of Children's Education and Family Ministries, is happy to talk to you about the children's programs at First Pres. Debbie can be reached by phone at (734) 662-4466 x342, or by email at dmacvey@firstpresbyterian.org.
Youth (Middle and High School)
The Rev. Jim Monnett is our Director of Youth Ministry and is ready to talk with you about our programs for middle school and high school youth. Jim can be reached by phone at (734) 662-4466 x346, or by email at jmonnett@firstpresbyterian.org.
Students
If you are a college student looking for a Christian community, please contact Rev. David Prentice-Hyers, Director of Campus Ministries, at dprentice-hyers@firstpresbyterian.org.
Twenties & Thirties (T2A2)
If you are in your 20's or 30's, we have an active program of mission, service, and social events. See our T2A2 page http://firstpresbyterian.org/
Seniors
We have an active Senior Ministry run by the Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers, Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care and Congregational Life. Melissa Anne's phone number is (734) 662-4466 x390. Her email address is mrogers@firstpresbyterian.org. Rev. Rogers also directs the ministries of care, compassion, and sympathy.
Parish Nurse
We are also blessed to have a Parish Nurse, Sandy Talbott, RN, who directs our health ministry and is available to answer questions about your health, check blood pressures, and help with referrals and health-related questions. Her number is (734) 662-4466, ext. 350, stalbott@firstpresbyterian.org
Church Office
The church office may be reached by telephone at (734) 662-4466 during business hours. Phone messages may be left after hours. For a pastoral emergency, call the church, extension 390.
General questions may also be directed to info@firstpresbyterian.org, where they will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member.
