ABOUT US

OUR PURPOSE

Since 1891, First Presbyterian Church has been exploring what it means to follow Christ while serving the people of Norman. Since moving to our present location in the heart of Campus Corner, the community of dedicated disciples at First Presbyterian Church has committed to making our corner of the world more like the Kingdom of God. And when we talk about the Kingdom of God, we talk about things like love, justice, mercy, compassion, and reconciliation, with a fair bit of joy and laughter mixed in as well. 

Meet Our Team

Rev. Michael East

Senior Pastor / Head of Staff
michael@fpcnorman.org
Michael has served at FPC Norman since 2018. Previous to Norman, Michael and his family lived in Columbia, SC, where he served as the Associate Pastor at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church. Michael is married to Katie, an Edmond native, and together they parent three amazing kiddos who can often be found running through the church atrium.

Michael holds degrees from Austin College in Sherman, TX, and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, TX. When not at the church, Michael can often be found playing golf, at his son’s soccer practices, or singing along to Taylor Swift with his daughter.

Rev. Carol Waters

Pastor for Faith Formation
carol@fpcnorman.org
Carol has been part of the staff of FPC Norman since May of 2022. Prior to moving here, she pastored for two years in a suburb of Houston, TX; First Presbyterian Church, Clinton, OK for 18 years; and First Presbyterian Church, Elk City, OK for 5 years. She's a native Texan though she has spent more time as an Okie! She graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Texas and received an M.Div. from Union Theological Seminary in New York.

Carol is married to Mark Wesner, and between them, they have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. When not at church, she loves to read, garden and spend time with family and friends. 

Molly Rambur

Dir. of Children's & Family Ministry
molly@fpcnorman.org

Dr. Thomas  Dickey

Director of Music / Organist
thomastdickey@gmail.com

Dr. Clark Kelly

Cheryl Patrick

Director Emeritus of Music
Finance / Business Manager
chkelly@ou.edu
finance@fpcnorman.org

Emily Wilkins

Director of Operations
emily@fpcnorman.org

Gary McClure

Building & Grounds Supervisor
gary@fpcnorman.org

Chris Vasquez

Director of Communications
chris@fpcnorman.org

OUR OFFICERS

serving our congregation

ELDERS

Ruling elders, together with ministers of word and sacrament, exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a congregation as well as the whole church. 

CLASS OF 2024

Millie Eubanks
Roger Harrison
Craig Jones
Lynne Miller
Michelle Seybolt 

CLASS OF 2025

Amy Davenport
Scott Davis
John Dmytryk
Rhonda George
Lee Williams

CLASS OF 2026

Jean Cate
Natasha Graf
Alan Herrman
Linda Price
Jean Leidner

DEACONS

Deacons are called to a ministry of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry,
the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress.

CLASS OF 2024

CLASS OF 2025

CLASS OF 2026

Jeremy George
Carrie Mitchell
Barbara Burlingame
Laura Nelsen
Kim Ray
Kathy Taber  
Emily Clifton
Joshua George
Nolonda Sobel
Linda Tiller

TRUSTEES

The session has delegated responsibility for the financial and legal affairs of the church to the trustees.
The trustees monitor the budget and claim the first line of responsibility for our facilities as well.

CLASS of 2024

CLASS of 2025

CLASS of 2026

Jann Knotts
Craig Jones
Amy Davenport
Joe Foote
Jean Leidner
Mark Wesner
WELCOME

Our doors are open to all.

First Presbyterian Church is a welcoming congregation for all! We are a proud congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA).