Rev. Adam Blons was called to be the Lead Minister at Macalester Plymouth United Church in August of 2013.  He was excited about the vitality of the church’s ministries, its long-standing social justice witness, and the truly intergenerational congregation.  He found people here with open minds and open hearts.  He brought a calm and thoughtful…

Rev. Corinne Freedman Ellis began her ministry at Macalester Plymouth United Church in May of 2016. She was drawn to the congregation’s authenticity, social justice commitments, intergenerational community, and passionate staff. Corinne loves working with our congregation’s 6th-12th graders, planning and leading creative and collaborative worship, providing pastoral care 1:1 and in small groups, and…

Christine Ford is a student at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, in the final year of her program.  She will be graduating with an MA in Religion and Theology and an MDiv in UCC Studies and Interreligious Chaplaincy.  During her seminary experience, she has spent time on numerous committees as well as Student…

Dr. Brad Bradshaw has been serving in the field of music ministry since the age of eleven when he began as a chorister of the Hope Lutheran Chancel Choir in his hometown of Ladysmith, Wisconsin. He continued his music education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in…

Meegan Hall joined the Macalester Plymouth United Church staff in November of 2019. Prior to joining MPUC, Meegan was with the Aveda Corporation for fifteen years, primarily in communications and marketing communications roles. She holds has a B.A. in Applied Sociology from the University of St. Thomas, an M.A. in History and Culture with a…

Lauren Dickinson is a Macalester Plymouth United Church lifer!  She grew up in the church and was active in the youth program as well as a participant on annual mission trips.  She has stayed with Macalester Plymouth United Church because of its commitment to inclusion and social justice – and because the community is just…

Angela Jimenez is freelance visual storyteller based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she works on assignments and on documentary projects for non-profit and editorial clients. A long-time contributor to The New York Times, Angela is a contract photographer with the Getty Images creative department, does work with Minnesota Public Radio and has worked as a photo…