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Neil Craigan Pastor

Education
1991 B.Sc (hons), Sociology, University of Ulster, Jordanstown
1997 M.Div, Luther Seminary, St Paul, MN
2001 Started D.Min (not yet completed) Bethel Seminary, St Paul, MN

Neil's Email:  neilcraigan@fpc-wbl.org
Phone: 651-429-3381 ext. 101

Alyssa Boswell Children's Ministries Director

I grew up in a small town in central Minnesota with two brothers and a sister. My family was a very active part of a small Baptist church. In 1999 I attended Bethel University and studied Spanish and Elementary Education. It was there that I met my husband Paul. We graduated in May of 2003 and were married that Christmas. I taught Spanish for 3 years while on the side, volunteering in Children’s Ministries at our church. Eventually, this turned into a part time position as the Director.

When I started in the Director role, I had a hunch pretty soon that this was something I would really enjoy. It combined by interests in teaching, building relationships with children and their families, leadership, and faith formation for people of all ages. In the back of my mind, I had always desired to go to seminary and being on staff at a church made it quickly feel like a necessity. I recently graduated from Bethel Seminary with a Masters of Christian Education.

Since I started my degree in Christian Educaiton, I have worked as the Children’s Ministries Director of two churches, added a baby boy to our family (in July of 2008), moved to Pennsylvania, worked as the Youth Director’s Assistant, and interned with the Children’s Director of a large church, and moved back home to MN, and added another baby boy to our family (in June of 2010).  It has been a busy two years! I am excited to serve as the Children’s Ministries Director at First Presbyterian Church.

Alyssa's Email:  alyssaboswell@fpc-wbl.org
Phone: 651-429-3381 ext. 103

Jessie Wuollet Youth Ministries Director

Jessie grew up the middle of five children in Hastings, MN.  She got her BA in biblical theological studies from North Park University in Chicago, IL. and just completed her studies at Bethel Seminary and received a Masters of Divinity.   She's worked in some inner city youth projects in Chicago, and camping ministry in Northern MN.  When she’s not hanging out with the teens at First Presbyterian or studying Jessie enjoys most outdoor activities like fishing, skiing, hiking and camping.  She also likes meeting new people, traveling, reading, playing her Wii and a good cup of coffee.

Jessie's Email:  jessiewuollet@fpc-wbl.org
Phone: 651-429-3381 ext. 102

Andrew Beard Choir Director

Andrew Beard is excited to join the staff at First Presbyterian Church as the choir director. His vision is a choir that impacts the worship experience of the entire congregation, as well as those involved in the choir.

Andrew graduated from Concordia College - Moorhead, MN with a Bachelor of Music degree in Choral Music Education. In addition to studying Conducting with Dr. Rene Clausen, he sang in the Concordia Choir, Kantorei, and was Bass section leader in both. He was student conductor for Mannerchor (Freshmen male chorus), President of the ACDA collegiate chapter, and conducted the Grace United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir for two years.

Andrew's Email:  andrewbeard@fpc-wbl.org
Phone: 651-429-3381 ext. 110

Missy Lorang Secretary

Sheila Sullivan Secretary

Sheila's Email:  sheilasullivan@fpc-wbl.org
Phone: 651-429-3381 ext. 105
Missy's Email:  missylorang@fpc-wbl.org
Phone: 651-429-3381 ext. 104
General Church Office Email:  fpc-wbl@fpc-wbl.org

Connie Hamilton Organist/Pianist

Connie Hamilton has been the organist of First Presbyterian Church since 1967. She is the accompanist of the Sancuary Choir. She has previously held positions as the adult choir director, bell choir director, and children's choir director. She has taught in the White Bear Lake school system since 1991 in both the elementary and middle school levels. She currently directs the choirs at Sunrise Park Middle school and teaches a music enrichment class there. She also directs two sections of 6th grade choir at Central Middle school along with a music enrichment class. She is actively involved in directing the current middle school musical and is rehearsal accompanist for the White Bear High School Musicals. She received her undergraduate degreee in music education from Bethel University and her Masters in Curriculum Instruction from the University of St. Thomas.

Connie's Email:  conniehamilton@fpc-wbl.org

Kara Learned Childcare

Martinalan Smith Custodial