Erin Presbyterian Church | Roseville, Michigan

~ OUR STAFF ~

Rev. Dr. G. Patrick Thompson, Pastor:
Pastor Pat assumed his duties on January 1, 2005 and comes to Erin after serving congregations in Ecorse, Livonia and West Bloomfield. He is a second-career pastor who spent a number of years as a labor union staff member. Pastor Pat is a graduate of Wayne State University with a B.A. in English and holds a Master of Divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. He also holds the Doctor of Ministry degree with a specialization in parish revitalization from the Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit.

He is a sensitive and non-judgmental pastoral counselor and is available for short or long-term counseling by calling the church office for an appointment. He invites you to read his blog, Raising Basileia, at www.shalomista.wordpress.com or visit his professional website at www.pastorpat.info.

Pastor Pat is married to Lorraine and is the father of two adult sons. He is available for spiritual, family, and pre-marital counseling by appointment.

Dorothy Pietrzak, Church Administrator:
Grew up in Eastpointe, MI, graduated from South Lake High School and furthered her education in computers, IBM office machines and Early Childhood. She married Tom Pietrzak in 1970 and set up residence in the city of Roseville, MI where they still reside.

Dorothy worked in the computer department for Haskins & Sells CPA Firm in Detroit, MI, until she left to raise her family. She and Tom have two children, a daughter Kelly, who is married to Tom Driver and a son Scott, who is married to Jaime. When her children went to college she went back to work in Early Childhood and taught preschool in Roseville. Tom & Dorothy joined Erin Presbyterian Church in 1999. Dorothy has served on the Board of Deacons Ushering Teams, and Counting Teams. She and Tom have been blessed with four beautiful grandchildren, 1 boy and 3 girls.

Bob Nowaczewski, Treasurer

~ ELDERS ~

Leesa Wright, Clerk of Session:
Leesa grew up in Perth, Scotland and emigrated to Fraser, Michigan with her family in 1982. Leesa graduated from Fraser High School and later from Wayne State University with a Masters Degree in Education and French.

Leesa currently teaches French at Fraser High School. Leesa has been clerk of session at Erin since 2005, and co-teaches the 4th-6th grade Sunday School class.

Dave Marshall: Administration, Property and Finance

Tom Pietrzak: Mission and Evangelism

Kevin Smith: Worship and Music

Pam Spinella: Congregational Care and Fellowship

Kathy Hacker: Congregational Care and Fellowship

Mary Smith: Worship and Music

Lorraine Thompson: Worship and Music

Mark Blair, Director of Information Technology:
Mark comes to Erin Presbyterian Church with a background in computer technical support and website design and development. He has been responsible for supporting the computer systems and networks of several large and medium sized corporations. At Erin Mark is responsible for maintaining and developing the website and e-mail accounts. He also continues to make improvements to various aspects of the site including providing tools for all staff members to utilize.

Mark is married to Cheryl and has two children, Alexandra and Sean. Mark and Cheryl were married in 1998 and had their wedding at Erin. They officially joined Erin Presbyterian Church in 2005.