Pastor
On June 8, Pastor Andi announced to the congregation that she would be leaving to accept a call at the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. Her last day with us was Sunday, September 14. You can read her letter to the congregation here. Information about our pastoral search process, which is currently underway, can be found here.
Church Administrator
Debbie Morehouse is a native Mainer, born in the County, she spent most of her youth in Rockland. Debbie brings a wide range of work experience to TCP, including banking, school administration, museum administration, and even cook on a Maine Windjammer.
She enjoys the variety involved in the Administrator’s job, from bookkeeping to more creative endeavors such as the weekly News & Notes e-newsletter.
Debbie and her husband Jess live in Orland with their lovable golden-doodle Cooper. In her spare time, she is apt to be knee-deep in a genealogical or history project.
She enjoys the variety involved in the Administrator’s job, from bookkeeping to more creative endeavors such as the weekly News & Notes e-newsletter.
Debbie and her husband Jess live in Orland with their lovable golden-doodle Cooper. In her spare time, she is apt to be knee-deep in a genealogical or history project.
Music Director
Heather Emanuelson joined TCP as Music Director on February 5, 2023. Ms. Emanuelson received her Bachelor of Music Education from North Central College in Naperville. She had the experience of playing with an elite group of musicians performing with the Naperville Chorus and was chosen to perform with the orchestra for North Central College operas and musicals. Her piano studies have been with Sue Malmberg, Dr. Sandra Carey, and most recently Ann August-Waldron.
For the last 25 years, she has maintained a private studio in Plainfield, IL and Penobscot, ME. Within that studio she teaches all instruments, at all skill levels. Ms. Emanuelson has also served as faculty at North Central College in the Piano Academy in Naperville, and she has taught in school districts in both Illinois and Maine, sharing her love of music with students Pre-K through 8. She has been the Music Director at churches in Maine and Illinois, enjoying the opportunity to serve with others.
She performed on flute with the Chicagoland Pops Symphony Orchestra and as keyboardist and flutist for the Magical Starlight Theatre’s Musical Productions, and she continues to maintain a freelance schedule performing with local ensembles. Currently Ms. Emanuelson plays flute for various musicals at The Grand. She also enjoys playing with The Castine Town Band and smaller ensembles within that group.
Ms. Emanuelson recently announced to the congregation that she will be relocating to the Chicago area to be closer to family. More information about our search for her successor can be found here.
For the last 25 years, she has maintained a private studio in Plainfield, IL and Penobscot, ME. Within that studio she teaches all instruments, at all skill levels. Ms. Emanuelson has also served as faculty at North Central College in the Piano Academy in Naperville, and she has taught in school districts in both Illinois and Maine, sharing her love of music with students Pre-K through 8. She has been the Music Director at churches in Maine and Illinois, enjoying the opportunity to serve with others.
She performed on flute with the Chicagoland Pops Symphony Orchestra and as keyboardist and flutist for the Magical Starlight Theatre’s Musical Productions, and she continues to maintain a freelance schedule performing with local ensembles. Currently Ms. Emanuelson plays flute for various musicals at The Grand. She also enjoys playing with The Castine Town Band and smaller ensembles within that group.
Ms. Emanuelson recently announced to the congregation that she will be relocating to the Chicago area to be closer to family. More information about our search for her successor can be found here.
