Staff
Pastor: Woody Slade
Woody has served churches in Evansville, Rensselaer and most recently in Rochester Indiana. He became pastor in Flora in August 2009. Woody is married to Barbara, a 4th grade teacher in Rensselaer. They have a son and two grandchildren. Woody enjoys woodworking, reading, traveling and being with family. He occasionally chases a golf ball around the course and can often be found working in the garden. He is a University of Kentucky basketball fan as well.
(E-mail Pastor Woody) pastorwoody (at) centurylink (dot) net
Secretary: Phyllis Reinke
Phyllis began her career as FFCC’s secretary in 1976 under Pastor Larry Kuntz and continues to “break in” new ministers. She has two children and five grandchildren. She is a former FFCC choir director, a current Elder, active in CWF, and generally has the answers to your “where to I go” questions. She is an avid golfer and a “True Blue” Indianapolis Colts fan.
(E-mail Phyllis) florasecretary (at) centurylink (dot) net
Organist: JoAnn Smith
Jo Ann is senior staffer who united in membership at FFCC in 1944 and has served at our organist for sixty plus years. She and husband Jack recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. They are parents to a son, daughter, and one granddaughter, two step grandchildren, and four step great-grandchildren. Jo Ann’s hobbies include knitting, reading, quilting, and music. She also serves as accompanist for the Carroll County Extension Chorus.
Choir Director: Miriam Robeson
Miriam became our choir director in July 2010. Before that, she was assistant choir director and youth choir director. She is married to David Pickens, and they are the parents to three teenagers. Miriam is very active in our church and community.
Custodian: Jennifer Archibald
Jennifer has been custodian at Flora First Christian for more than 14 years, and a member of the church for 30 years. She also has worked 30 years at the Carroll County Comet where she is a writer and photographer. She has two daughters and five grandchildren.
Contact Information
Pastor’s office hours: Monday – Thursday; 8:30 a.m. – noon.
Secretary’s office hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – noon.
Both Pastor Woody and Phyllis are available in the afternoons by appointment.
Phone: (574) 967-4246
(E-mail Pastor Woody) pastor (at) florafirstchristian (dot) org
Flora First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
8 E. South Street
Flora, Indiana 46929
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