Who We Are

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

We joyfully embrace the transformative love of Christ, fostering connections that transcend barriers. We are a community of hope and discipleship that strives to celebrate and empower every person to flourish in the light of God's love.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

COME AS YOU ARE

When you walk through our doors you will see people dressed in casual shirts, jeans, and even coat and ties. We want you to feel at ease from the moment you arrive so that you immediately feel a part of our welcoming spiritual home. Want to learn more? Join us in Social Hall after worship for coffee and conversation.

We also hold quarterly Inquirers' Classes for those looking to join the church or just learn what it means to be a Presbyterian.
If have any questions, please connect with us. We love to hear from our new visitors.

OUR TEAM

GET TO KNOW THE FIRST PRES CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Dr. Brian R. Paulson

PASTOR/HEAD OF STAFF

Brian enjoys the call of a lifetime as lead Pastor with our congregation in the heart of Lake County. He joyfully claims Libertyville as the place he has called home longer than anywhere else as an adult.

Rev. Amy Heinrich

ASSOCIATE PASTOR, CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

Amy loves to preach and teach, striving to bring the news and the good news together so that the gospel is relevant and the news breaks our hearts open to hope. She is passionate about the intersection of our inner and outer lives and the stewardship of God's creation.

Rev. Nicole Chapman-Farley

ASSOCIATE PASTOR, CONGREGATIONAL ENRICHMENT

Rev. Nicole Chapman-Farley (she/her) has called Lake County home for thirty years and northern Illinois home her whole life. A child of the Catholic Church, she found her way to the PC(U.S.A.) as a young adult and soon realized she had really been Presbyterian all along.

Alex Barnes, M.Div.

PASTORAL RESIDENT

Alex is a graduate of the University of North Carolina (B.A. History, Religious Studies) and the University of Chicago (M.Div.). She grew up in North Carolina, the middle of three children. Alex loves to preach and teach and cannot wait to get to know the congregation. Graduate school left her with no free time, so she's excited to discover hobbies in this next phase of life. She'd love to talk to you about pop culture, comedy, books, and any Lake County spots she should check out!

CONTACT ALEX

IN MINISTRY TOGETHER

GET TO KNOW THE FIRST PRES CHURCH STAFF