Our Team

We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.


Michelle serves as the music director at First Friends, directing both the adult vocal choir and handbell choir.

Michelle Kennedy


Norma co-directs our community handbell choir ministry in cooperation with Susie Killingback from First Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She has been teaching handbells for 14 years with a focus on introducing children to the joy of handbell ringing.

Norma Fewell


Peggy Rivers

Peggy keeps us on track by handling the office responsibilities each Friday morning.


An elderly woman with short gray hair, wearing glasses and a striped shirt, smiling in front of a wooden background.

Playing the organ is my retirement job and I really enjoy it. I taught music in elementary schools for many years, retiring from Northwestern Elementary.

Polly Simmons