Rev. James Schleif serves as our Designated Interim Minister. He began this role on March 1, 2025.

Amy Gilhooly has served as our Communications Director since 2007. She has previously served as our Senior High Youth Group Director and Office Administrator.

Beckie Perez has served as our Office Administrator since 2007.

Brett Dimmer has served as our Chancel Choir Director since 2014. Brett teaches instrumental music in the Grafton school district and is the Director of the Port Washington City Band.

Lydia Linendoll has served as our Handbell Director since 2021. Lydia is also a member of the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble.

Sherri Melichar has served as our church Organist and Pianist since 1995 and also led our Children’s Choir for over 15 years. Sherri teaches music at Lumen Christi School in Mequon.

Kai-i Tien has served as our church Pianist since 2014. Kai-i is an accomplished pianist with an education in music that includes a Doctor of Musical Arts with a concentration in Collaborative Piano from the University of Kansas.


Pru Palacek has served as our church Pianist since 2014. Pru enjoys playing duets and 4 hand piano pieces with her friend, Glenyss Gilliam, who occasionally collaborates with her here at church. Her husband Dale sometimes lends a hand on the hammered dulcimer or mandolin.