Richard and his wife, Jean Ann, who is a home care mental health nurse at North Memorial Hospital, live in New Hope with their sons, Peter (18) and Martin (14).

Wendy is a lifelong Presbyterian, long time Sunday school teacher and lover of education. As Interim Christian Education Director, Wendy brings enthusiasm, joy and a desire to share the biblical stories and love of Christ Jesus with others and to learn and grow with the children and adults of Valley. Wendy has a BA from the University of Minnesota and lives in Golden Valley with her husband, Greg, and son, Nikolas, who is a 6th grader, and pets, Max the dog and Spike the cat. Wendy enjoys reading, biking, cross country skiing, hiking and spending time with her family and friends.

Philip Everingham, a native of Springfield , Ohio , has collaborated with singers throughout the United States and Austria , specializing in a variety of art song and opera repertoire.   Dr. Everingham has concluded the Doctorate of Musical Arts in Accompanying and Coaching from the University of Minnesota and received his MM from Westminster Choir College in Princeton , NJ and BM in Piano Performance from Wittenberg University .  In the fall of 2007 he will perform a concert series throughout Finland with baritone Peter Halverson.  He is accompanist for One Voice Mixed Chorus based in St. Paul .  His inter-faith employment experiences have enriched his life and have led to a deeper appreciation of how we all worship.

Scott is a flight attendant for Northwest Airlines and lives with his wife, Mel and three children. Scott says, “Valley Church has been an amazing blessing to me and my family. We have never found a congregation that is so warm and loving. God’s love and mission are very much alive in this congregation and we as a family are very proud to call it our church home.”