Staff

Pastor Colie been serving at Grace Congregational Church in 2013. She grew up in Glen Ellyn, a suburb of Chicago. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Illinois and a Master of Divinity from Lancaster Theological Seminary, and in May of 2020, graduated with a Doctor of Ministry degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary. Her dissertation research was on Millennials in church and is titled: "Hello, We're Here! Active Participation in Traditional Church Congregations by Those in the Millennial Generation." She lives in Two Rivers with her husband, Tobin, and their young son, Lincoln.

Mark has been serving at Grace since March of 2023.  He is passionate about learning and engaging in relationships and thoughtful discussion about the life of the church for people of all ages. He is a retired teacher and school administrator who has worked in a variety of urban and suburban settings. He received his Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary and earned a Doctorate in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service from Cardinal Stritch University.

Mark's hobbies include playing piano, singing in choir, and tinkering around the house. He and his wife Sue live in Manitowoc.

Andrea has been serving as music director of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ since 2012. She grew up in Cameron, WI, on a dairy farm. Andrea received her Bachelor’s in Music Education from UW, River Falls and her Master’s in Professional Development from UW, LaCrosse. She lives in Two Rivers with her husband, two daughters, and two cats. 

Beverly Barnes Mark has been serving as an organist and church musician since a young age starting at her family’s church in Philadelphia. She is an independent music teacher,
organist and active accompanist. Beverly attended Philadelphia College of Performing Arts and received her Pedagogy Certification from Silver Lake College. She is an active member of Music Teachers National Association, Wisconsin Music Teachers Association, Michibago Music Teachers Association and American Guild of Organists. When she is not behind a keyboard, Beverly enjoys being outside cycling, skiing, kayaking, hiking dogs and watching birds.

Penny has been serving as our office administrator since March of 2022. She is a life long resident of Two Rivers where she resides with her husband, Paul. They have two adult children, Alanna and Max, a rescued pup named Cashew, and a grand-dog named Hazel. In her free time Penny likes to camp, stay active with biking, hiking & weight training, and road-tripping exploring the states. 

David began as Youth Group Leader in September 2024.  He grew up in Buckhannon, WV, right in the heart of Appalachia.  He's earned multiple educational degrees from West Virginia University and Milwaukee School of Engineering and has spent his entire career teaching, coaching, and advising teenage youth.  David has also volunteered with church youth activities for many years, including as a leader of the Appalachia Service Project.  He lives outside of Kiel with his wife Jennifer and they have 3 grown children and a daughter-in-law.