Our Staff
PASTOR ALYSSA ANTEN
Minister
Pastor Alyssa Anten is a graduate of Western Theological Seminary and Michigan State University. Alyssa is a licensed social worker. Alyssa and her husband CJ live in Grand Rapids.
SHANNON HANLEY
Christian Education Director
Shannon Hanley began as a youth ministry volunteer at Lowell's First Congregational in 1994, and has been on staff since 2001. She is a Michigan Partner in Education through the United Church of Christ Michigan Conference and a member of the Association of United Church Educators.
DEBORAH WEISER
Music Director
Deborah Weiser joined Lowell's First Congregational in 2018 as our Music Director. A long-time music teacher in the Lowell/Ada area, Deborah brings years of experience and skill to church music. She works collaboratively with Pastor Alyssa to shape the direction of worship within the church!
JANINE MORK
Finance and Administration
I have lived in the Lowell area since 1995. My husband and I have three grown daughters. Ellen, who lives in Chapel Hill, NC with her husband Aziz, Kirsten and Katy, who both live a mile down the road from us. I have worked at Vergennes Township since 2002 and am currently the Treasurer. I am on the Board for Lowell’s Open Table and have been a kitchen manager almost from the start. I also raise pups for PAWS with a Cause occasionally.