First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak
529 Hendrie Blvd., Royal Oak MI 48067 • 248-541-0108 • fpcro@fpcro.org
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Emma Nickel, Pastor / Head of Staff
Emma was born and raised a Presbyterian in southwest Virginia. She graduated from the College of Wooster and received her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. She has served as pastor of churches in Warren, Michigan, Greensburg, Kentucky, and Louisville, Kentucky. Emma and her husband, Matt, are both ordained Presbyterian ministers, which makes their two young daughters double “PK’s,” or Pastors’ Kids.
Christian Education Staff
Joelle Jarrait / Director of Christian Education
Beth Heitchue, Preschool Teacher
Sarah Gibson, Preschool Director /Teacher
Jessica Gibbs, S.T.A.G.E. Youth
Ministry Director
Music Ministry Staff
Joseph Jackson / Director of Music Ministries and Organist
Audrey Frieberg / Sunburst Singers Director
Choir Soloists
Brady DelVecchio / Tenor
Olivia Donnel / Soprano
Audrey Frieberg / Soprano
Bryan Clinthorne / Baritone
Administrative Staff
Todd Crawford / Evening Reception & Security
Alan Glasel / Facility Manager
Ginny O’Brien / Wedding Coordinator
Sally Gilreath / Administrative Assistant
Ashleigh McKnight / BYP Coordinator
Kari Peruski / Church Administrator
Abby Pochron / Nursery Care Worker