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Dr. Carl Utley carl.utley@orpc.org
Dr. Carl Utley began his ministry at ORPC in the summer of 2005. A preacher’s kid and military dependent, Carl grew up “all over,” giving him a broad perspective about people, places, and the church’s calling to serve beyond the local community. He has served congregations in Arkansas, Texas, Nebraska, and North Carolina. His wife, Beth, is a director of Christian Education and Youth at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in High Point. They have four college age students scattered around North Carolina and Ohio. When not at church you will probably find Carl at a coffee shop, bookstore, or looking for a classical music concert to attend. Responsibilities: The pastor at ORPC is called to provide spiritual leadership to the congregation. Carl’s primary responsibilities include: preaching, worship leadership, teaching, leadership development, pastoral care, and mission beyond the local community. |
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Melissa M. Bocci oakridgepc@orpc.org |
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Sammie Braxton Director of Christian Education
sammie.braxton@orpc.org A daughter of Murfreesboro, North Carolina and a long term resident of High Point, Sammie began her ministry in September of 2007. She brings a degree in early childhood education and 20 plus years experience as a Presbyterian educator to our children, youth, and family ministries. A person with enormous positive energy, Sammie connects with the people with whom she serves and is a steady source of ideas and support. Sammie gets the big picture and the details. She is married to Steve, a lay pastor in the Presbyterian Church. They have four adult children. When not at church you’ll find Sammie playing with her three dogs, walking, or reading a forensic mystery. |
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Judy McLaughlin Cram Pianist
Judy was born and raised in Vermont and moved to Greensboro in 1989. She earned a Bachelors of Science degree in music education with a piano major from the University of Vermont in 1980. She has been serving as pianist for ORPC since 2004. Judy worked at Greensboro Day School for 17 years teaching choral music, directing musicals and managing the theater. She is currently assisting the 8th grade team at GDS and is finishing up her graduate degree in specialized education at UNCG. Judy has two children, Adam, an electrical engineer living in Virginia, and Sam, a student at McIver Educational Center. |