Staff
Reverend Kevin J. McLemore, Pastor








"A year later I began seminary at Candler School of Theology at
Emory University, a United Methodist seminary.  I left the  
Presbyterian Church (USA) and became an ordained minister in
Metropolitan Community Church in 1998.  I served an MCC
congregation in Spokane, Washington, and later became the
first minister of a new parish extension in Oklahoma City
established by the Cathedral of Hope UCC (Dallas, TX).  In 2002
I became the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at the Cathedral,
serving until the Spring of 2004.  In the Summer of 2004 I was
called to be the Associate Pastor of First Congregational Church
(UCC) of Houston, Texas.  I received full ministerial standing in
the United Church of Christ in  August, 2005.  In mid-August
2006 I became the pastor of this congregation and am looking
forward to serving this congregation for years to come!"

For more information about Pastor Kevin, click here
Or you may contact him via email here or phone at 269-468-6261

Beth Kraiger, Administrative Assistant





















Brenda Kniebes, Choir Director

"First Congregational UCC of Coloma has been a part of my life
since I was born.  Baptized here, I joined the church after
confirmation in the early 70's. Rev. Paige Birdwell officiated at
my marriage to my husband Kevin in 1985.  Since my youth I
have been a soloist and choir member, and I became choir
director in the mid-80's.  In addition I have served on the
Diaconate and several church committees.  I organized and
continue to help run a Community Soup Supper Program to raise
funds for the North Berrien Food Pantry.  A handywoman, I lent
my skills to the Randall Park Playground Project and Harbor
Habitat for Humanity.  A graduate of Western Michigan
University, I have a Bachelor's in Music and a Master's in
Elementary Education and am employed at Decatur Public
Schools where I have been teaching elementary music for 24
years.  I sing with the Lake Michigan College Concert Choir and
also enjoy many outdoor activities, as well as sewing, cooking,
photography, and reading."

Suny Lopez, Organist/Music Accompanist

COMING SOON
"Born in Singapore in 1969, my American family
and I moved to Indonesia where my father
worked in the oil industry (Delta for Caltex in
Rumbai).  We moved back to the United States
in the early eighties and I eventually graduated
from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in
1992 with an interdisciplinary degree in
American Religious History and Philosophy.

"I was born in St. Joseph, MI and attended
the St. Joseph Catholic School and
eventually graduated from Lake Michigan
Catholic High School in 1971.

"I worked as Assistant Children's Librarian
from Junior year in high school until I
graduated. Then I began to work in the
Adult Department & in Research until I went
away to school. I came home from school &
was again employed by the St. Joseph Public
Library as a librarian until my first child was born.

"I graduated from Lake Michigan College in 1973 with an
Associate of Arts Degree and then attended Western Michigan
University for a year.  I married Ken Kraiger in 1975 and moved
to Coloma. I have 3 wonderful grown children and 3 beautiful
grandchildren.

"I am also lucky to be employed at the Riverside United
Methodist Church as their church secretary of over 23 years!"

To contact Beth, you may email her here or at 269-468-6261