Our Staff
Rev. Wendy McCormick
Transitional Pastor
Greetings!
I am so glad to be part of this wonderful church as the congregation "transitions" from one established long-term pastor to the next. For about a year, you will see me leading worship on Sundays, showing up at various church and community activities and supporting the church leaders.
I am a lifelong Buckeye -- I grew up in Dayton and served as a Pastor in the Dayton and Cincinnati areas for about 10 years before moving to southern Indiana for 26 years. I returned to Ohio in 2023, and I live in northwest Columbus.
I am a widow with grown triplet daughters and two sons in law. I enjoy cooking, Netflix, learning to knit and exploring Columbus. So far, I really like the metro parks, the Franklin Park Conservatory, the zoo, and the pizza. Give me your best recommendations!
See you in church!
812-455-9556
Chris Dederer
Director of Music & Organist
I am looking forward to seeing what unfolds as we evolve out of the pandemic and have the possibility to redefine what we want our worship to be as we embrace the future and seek to glorify God through praise, prayer, and adoration. While I appreciate our past traditions, I am not afraid to ‘sing to the Lord a new song,’ as the psalmist exclaims! It is important to bring to God a musical offering that expresses all that we are and paint an image of God using a wide brush, not a narrow one, so that our spiritual growth may thrive and the human condition is fully expressed. We are what we sing. This year, my wife, Nancy, (pastor at a sister PCUSA congregation in Circleville, OH) are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. Nancy and I enjoy catching a musical whether it is at a local middle school or on a Broadway stage in NYC. We both love to travel and have been to nearly all the states in the US except for Hawaii. Nancy has been to France, Scotland, and Ireland, while Chris has been to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Together they have travelled to the southern Caribbean, Bermuda, and Nova Scotia. Chris enjoys oil painting and is looking forward to getting back to painting once we are settled. Nancy and Chris have designed and led Hymn Festivals for the American Guild of Organists (AGO). Chris has performed organ recitals in 9 states, and has been a member of several professional organizations including the AGO, American Choral Directors Association, Presbyterian Association of Musicians, Choristers Guild, and Handbell Musicians of America. Chris holds a MM on Church Music degree from Westminster Choir and a BS in Music Education from Towson University. Keep a joyful song ringing in your heart,
John Noss II
Office Administrator
John Noss II serves as the Administrator at First Presbyterian Church of Grove City, where he supports the day-to-day operations and helps coordinate the church’s ministries, communications, and outreach. With a strong foundation in organizational leadership, he brings experience from the financial services industry and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Technology.
John combines practical business acumen with a heart for service, helping the church operate efficiently while staying focused on its mission. His background allows him to navigate both administrative systems and relational ministry with care and effectiveness.
614-871-7037