Pastor: Christina (Chrisy) Bright is a graduate of Michigan State University and Trinity Lutheran Seminary and has served as pastor in Spruce, MI and as Assistant to the Bishop for the North/West Lower Michigan Synod before coming to Grand Ledge.
Music Coordinator: Carmen Karkau is a graduate of Capital University with a B. M. in keyboard pedagogy. She has been serving Immanuel for 31 years as well as working for Grand Ledge Public Schools as a collaborative pianist in the music department. An accomplished musician, Carmen is married to Steve and they have two sons, Drew and Alex.
Youth Minister and Choir Director: Maggie Polley serves as both the Bell and Vocal Choir director as well as a youth minister with her spouse Chris. When not working multiple jobs at the church or for the State of Michigan, Maggie can be found doing lots of community activities and spending time with her children, extended family and friends.
Youth Minister: Chris Polley serves a one of Immanuel’s Youth Ministers alongside his spouse, Maggie. Chris works at Grand Ledge Public Schools. Like his spouse Maggie, Chris enjoys various community activities and spending time with his children, extended family and friends.
Office Administrator: Trisha Lack serves as our Office Administrator and has been in that position for several years. Trisha lives in the Greater Lansing area with her husband Loy, and they are both enjoying being grandparents.
Custodian: Karen Ketola serves as the church custodian, and is a long time resident of Grand Ledge. She is also the volunteer coordinator for Hospice.