Joseph (Seph) Kumer, Director of Community Engagement
Joseph Kumer, known affectionately to all who work with him as "Seph," was born and adopted in the Philadelphia area. After living in West Chester for eight years, his family moved to the Pittsburgh suburb of Monroeville. There, Seph graduated from Gateway High School. During his formative years, Seph attended a Lutheran Church. [read more...]
Leslie Weber, Organist & Choirmaster
Leslie Weber is already a familiar face around First Covenant. She was guest organist several Sundays this summer and seems to know everyone. When you read her bio, you will understand why—she has a lot of connections in the schools and churches of our community. [read more...]
Montgomery (Monty) Service, Children/Youth Music
Montgomery has been working with the Children and Youth of FPCC since 2011. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Westminster College. His primary focus in college was voice but he has experience as a pianist and percussionist. He has worked in the community in a variety of roles including leading the music for Girard High School's production of "Once Upon a Mattress" and as a substitute teacher. He enjoys helping children and youth discover their gifts and developing these gifts through worship to God. [read more...]
Lisa Hiegel, Director of Covenant Preschool
Lisa has been the Director of the Covenant Preschool since 2005. Before that, she taught for 5 years in the 3's classroom. Lisa has been married to Todd since 1994. They have three children, Justin, Seth, and Madison. The family is active at St. Luke Church and school. Both Seth and Madison attended Covenant Preschool. [read more...]
Abby Blankenship, Campus Minister
Abby Blankenship is our new Campus Minister. Abby moved into the Kirk House on August 2nd and has jumped into the life of FPCC and Gannon University. Abby comes to Erie from Aliquippa, PA where she lived with her mother. She graduated in May from Point Park University in Pittsburgh with a major in Sports, Art, and Entertainment Management. While there Abby was involved with CCO’s campus ministry The Body Christian Fellowship. During her 2014-15 internship, Abby was responsible for the late night opportunities, sponsorships, and social media for Jubilee 2015. Abby loves listening to podcasts, taking road trips, and binge watching on Netflix. Ask her about Salsa dancing! She hopes to provide Gannon students with a safe place where they can call home. [read more...]
JoAnn Peters, Finance/Records Administration
JoAnn is responsible for the Financial area as well as Membership Administration. She has many years of experience in accounting for a medical device manufacturer then financials and show settlements for the Colorado Springs World Arena with box office sales, season ticketing and customer service. [read more...]
Morgan Wood, Nursey Attendant
Morgan serves First Covenant as the Sunday morning child care attendant. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 2012 at Akron University and then served as a nanny for two years. Morgan is currently studying for her master’s in Speech Language Pathology at Edinboro University. [read more...]
Jackie K. Jones, Covenant Cook
Jackie serves as the cook for the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. [read more...]
