our staff
Mary Karlovec
Barbara Habecker
Barbara Habecker
Our Director of Christian Education
Mary has been a lifelong educator and advocate for youth. Growing up at First Congregational, Mary has been an essential part of this congregation's life and history. Countless children have been shaped through Mary's leadership during her time as the Christian Education director, some of whom are grown
Our Director of Christian Education
Mary has been a lifelong educator and advocate for youth. Growing up at First Congregational, Mary has been an essential part of this congregation's life and history. Countless children have been shaped through Mary's leadership during her time as the Christian Education director, some of whom are grown and now have families of their own! Mary's dedication to the youth is only matched by the love she has for her family, as she spends what little free time she has with her husband Bob and her son Matt.
Barbara Habecker
Barbara Habecker
Barbara Habecker
Our Music Minister
Barbara wears many hats at First Congregational. Currently speaking (and still counting!) she is our Music Minister, choir director, organist, and bell choir director! Barb brings joy and levity to our music program, as well as a deep faith which helps shape the music ministry of the church. If you are ever interested i
Our Music Minister
Barbara wears many hats at First Congregational. Currently speaking (and still counting!) she is our Music Minister, choir director, organist, and bell choir director! Barb brings joy and levity to our music program, as well as a deep faith which helps shape the music ministry of the church. If you are ever interested in joining the choir or the bell choir, don’t hesitate to reach out and let her know!
Linda Matis
Barbara Habecker
Linda Matis
Our Administrative Secretary
Linda began working at First Congregational UCC as an administrative secretary in 2004. Since that time she has also taken on the responsibilities of financial secretary and church treasurer.
Linda grew up in North Ridgeville and graduated from NRHS. She attended First Congregational UCC as a child and in Novem
Our Administrative Secretary
Linda began working at First Congregational UCC as an administrative secretary in 2004. Since that time she has also taken on the responsibilities of financial secretary and church treasurer.
Linda grew up in North Ridgeville and graduated from NRHS. She attended First Congregational UCC as a child and in November 2008 rejoined the church. "I love my church family! I love being the secretary for my church and worshipping here as well."
Linda and her husband Robert were married in 1987 and they have two children, Steven and Stephanie. Outside of the church, Linda likes to read and travel.