Reverend Julie Eklund, Pastor
Jean Bord-Pire is the Building Manager/ Custodian at First Congregational Church. He started at FCC in October of 2015 as the custodian. and In October of 2021 he beame the Building Manager. Jean has been a member of FCC since 2016. He met Doug Bord-Pire in 2005 and they married in 2015. Doug has a daughter Susie Robinson married to Josh and they have a son Alex, Jean and Doug's one and only grandson. Doug's mom Jennie lives above them in their house in Oshkosh along with their little four legged girl Daisy!
Heidi Bryan has been the Office Administrator for FCC since early November 2023. She moved to Wisconsin in 2011 after living outside of Valley Forge in Pennsylvania. She met her husband Bill, who was from Menasha, while working at GSK as research chemists. Heidi then founded and was director of a successful nonprofit organization for over ten years before moving to Wisconsin. She and Bill live in Neenah with their black Newfoundland, Antsin. Heidi joined FCC in August, 2024.
Aspyn Rafac is the Coordinator for Youth Faith Formation. They are a senior graduating from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a Bachelor's in Pre-Law and a Certificate in Indigenous Studies in December. In high school, they participated in a technical program that allowed them to get their Associate Certificate in Early Childhood Development, and they have been working in childcare throughout her college experience. They currently applying to online Seminary programs with Masters in Divinity and Social Justice Programs, and are excited to be working as the Coordinator for Youth Faith Formation for the foreseeable future as they explore their own faith education in Seminary School!
Bridget Duffy-Ulrich is the half-time organist and Chancel Choir director at First Congregational Church. She primarily serves as the Director of Choirs of Oshkosh North High School where she teaches curricular choirs, musical theatre, music technology, a cappella clubs, the Madrigal Singers, and directs the annual musical. She serves as Co-Music Department Chair for the Oshkosh Area School District. Duffy-Ulrich has her master's degree in music education from the University of Michigan and Bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Duffy-Ulrich and her family are proud members of FCC of Oshkosh.
Joanne Peterson, organist/choir director, is a graduate of Dana College, Blair NE, and holds a MST degree from UW-Oshkosh. She taught organ and other courses for 25 years at UWO and also maintained a private piano and organ studio. She continues to teach organ. In 1968 her employment as organist began; in 1985 she was given the additional responsibility of directing the Chancel Choir.