Meet Our Staff

​The Rev. LESLIE PIPER
Interim Pastor
Leslie Piper began her ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Bay City on May 1, 2018.
          She was born and raised in New Orleans, LA to a family of storytellers (just ask them!)  She received her Masters of Religious Education from
the Presbyterian School of Christian Education and
her Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary, both in Richmond. 
Thereafter, she served churches in Miami Shores, FL;
​Kirkwood, MO; Concord, NC; and Banner Elk, NC. 
          Leslie is married to the Rev. Brant Piper, and she and Brant have two children. 
Emily is a teacher in Phoenix, AZ.  Cameron is working on his Masters' degree in Montreal.  Leslie's mother, Ruth Matherne, lives with them in their new home in Bay City.  Leslie has family in the area and is delighted to have moved closer to her aunt and cousins.

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​The Rev. BRENNA OVERLAND
Pastor/Head of Staff (effective July 1, 2021)
​The Rev. Brenna Overland is a northwest native growing up in Anchorage and Seattle. Ordained in 2016 as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA), she has served churches in California and Washington. For the last three years she has served as Associate Pastor of Seattle Community Church.
​     She earned her undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Law, Society, and Justice from the University of Washington and her Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. 
     Brenna was recognized with the prestigious Parish Pulpit Preaching Award. As the recipient of the Fraser Fellowship she spent a year traveling Europe studying preaching and faith development in secular societies and among the millennial generation. Her passion is to help people know that God still matters in their lifes.
     She enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her husband, Aaron, and their two dogs. 

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HEATHER BAILEY
Christian Education Director
​Heather has a B.S. degree in History/Education from Charleston Southern University. Her passion for education and the church led her to undertake and complete the education necessary to become a Certified Christian Educator through the PC (USA).
​        Some of her responsibilities include oversight of the church school, adult education, Sunday mornings' Children’s Moments, the Child Enrichment Center Board and teacher training. Her creativity and vision in ministry are best evident through  innovative events and programs such as: ALPHA, Vacation Bible School, Trunk or Treat, Hanging ​of the Greens, Bible Sunday, Lent Event, and CE Volunteer Recognition.
          Heather also serves as the Lake Huron Presbytery’s Educator Certification Adviser.  Having completed her Certification as a Commissioned Ruling Elder in the Lake Huron Presbytery is eligible to receive a calling as a CRE to a church in LHP.  ​        
          Heather is married to James, and they have two children and five grandchildren.  

CATHY WEAVER
Youth Director | Director of Children's Choirs
Since 1991,  Cathy has directed all youth programming. But her responsibilities extend far beyond weekly youth group meetings. An innovator and motivator, Cathy has envisioned and built many programs and ministries in the church including Prayer Partners, Hands and Feet, and Tuesday Night Talk (youth Bible study).  Cathy leads the annual Confirmation/Commissioning class and directs the youth musical.
With a passion for mission, Cathy has taken groups of
youth, college students and adults to summer work camps in twenty states.
          As the director of Children's Music, Cathy oversees three choirs.  
The children learn two musicals each year, which are performed at Christmas and on Mother's Day. The Youth Ensemble help lead praise music each Sunday morning,
​providing vocals and instrumental talent.
          Cathy  staffs the Congregational Life Committee, a devoted and energetic group that provides such events as the church picnic, Christmas Eve punch and cookies, Graduate Sunday, the 50-Year+ Members Reception, an annual Road Rally, and the Leap of Faith.

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ANNA LEPPERT-LARGENT
Director of Music Ministries 
Anna has been Director of Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church, Bay City, since 2011. She was hired in 2009 to serve as organist and accompanist with then Director Leo Najar. Anna directs both the Chancel and Bell Choirs and plays the organ and piano for weekly worship. She oversees the A Gift for the Community Concerts Series which presents mini-concerts at 12:15 pm on Wednesdays during Advent and Lent.
          Anna enjoys planning worship with the Program Staff as well as working with the Worship and Music Committee.
          Anna holds multiple degrees from Indiana University, Bloomington: Bachelor of Music Education (Choral, K-12), Bachelor of Music (Organ) and Master of Music in Organ Performance. ​
         Anna is married to Gregory H. Largent, recently retired Director Of Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church of Saginaw. They have two adult children Elizabeth and Chris.

CAROL COLLINS
Administrative Assistant​

Carol's main responsibilities are the Sunday bulletin and The Herald, FPC monthly newsletter. She also maintains the membership rolls and the church calendar.
     Carol came to First Presbyterian Church in December 1992. She has served as an officer and is active in her own congregation.
     Carol and husband Al have two sons and three grandchildren.