Our Team
Ann Birchmeier
Pastor
Pastor Ann believes in an authentic, open faith community. That means all are welcome at the table. Come as you are. She embraces the United Methodist “big tent” way, where we can grow in faith by learning with and through one another. She feels that a faith community helps to bring wholeness where there is emptiness, and that connection brings a sense of belonging. Learning, serving, giving, growing is all a part of the journey toward our God, a journey that is meant to be taken both individually and together.
Jim Westlake
Administrator
Jim has faithfully served Grace for some time. If you have any questions about our operations or are interested in using the building, Jim is your guy! Jim loves Jesus, the Tigers and has a shared affinity of American Idol with our pastor.
Don Stromberg
Music Director
Grace is blessed with one funky dude as our Music Director! Don Stromberg leads the music ministries at Grace and has the funkiest socks this side of the Detroit River. Don brings a spirit of joy, enthusiasm and beautiful melodies in all he does.
Denise Lauland
Pianist
Denise brings God’s sweet melodies to the people of Grace every Sunday. Most recently, she has taken on the role of Handbell Director. Denise has been a member at Grace for a long time and is a devoted follower of Jesus, wife, mother and grandma.
Claude has been faithfully caring for the facilities for some time. If something needs to be done around the building, Claude gets it done!
Claude Daily
Custodian
Vision Team
The Vision Team makes the plan to realize our vision and mission through the lens of our Core Values. Members are Sara Arena (chair), Linda Farrell (lay leader), Debbie Bernard, Renee Fischer, Kathleen O’Branovic, George Pohly, Kathe Tenniswood, Laura Thomas and Steve Whittlesey.