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New Elders
Term Ending 2009

Shirley Muench and her husband began attending Fort Street Church in the early '90s, and she became a member in 1995. Shirley said she has always felt welcome here at Fort Street, and she and her husband pledged their support to the wide ministry and outreach of the Church. Shirley has served as a Deacon and, since her husband was an ordained Presbyterian minister, she served several parishes as a minister's wife. Shirley looks forward to the opportunity of serving as an Elder on the Session of Fort Street Presbyterian Church.

Ruth Boyce has been a member of Fort Street Church for about 30 years, except for seven years when she and her husband Don lived in northern Michigan, after retirement. They returned to southeastern Michigan and to Fort Street in 2002 when Don was losing his battle against lung cancer because, Ruth said, Fort Street and the people here felt like a sanctuary for them. Ruth has served several terms on Session and has chaired the Member Care Committee, Peace and Justice Committee, Open Door Committee, and Nominating Committee. She also has served as a member of the Personnel Committee, Finance Committee and others. She also holds the Chorale close to her heart.

Jeannie Ledermann indicates that Fort Street Church has been a special part of her life, since she was a child. She was married here and raised her two children, Katie and Eddie, here. She has been active in various Church activities and committees. For the past ten years, she has been very active on the Mission Committee because, she says, she finds fulfillment from Fort Street's outreach to help people.

Nnule Mpeba arrived from Ogoni, Africa, in the early eighties, to pursue his education. He enjoys reading non-fictions and also has deep passion for swimming, running and soccer. He is widely traveled and has spoken at several university campuses. He and his wife, Deele-Lesi, have two children, Goodluck and Faith Mpeba.  The Mpebas are committed members of Fort Street Presbyterian Church.

William Curtis Ridge has been attending Fort Street Church, since 1994, and became a member in 1998. He has served Fort Street as both a Deacon and an Elder and, also, has been a sound technician for the Sunday services as well as for weddings. Curtis also served our country in the U.S. Army and was in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield.

Richard Turner has been a member of FSPC since 1992, shortly after moving to Detroit from Nashville, TN. He has served FSPC as an Elder on Session, Chair of the Personnel Committee, Publicity Coordinator for the Great Hall Series, lay reader, member of the Nominating Committee, member of several search committees, and as substitute organist. He also has served the Presbytery of Detroit. His late first wife, Dolores Walker Turner, also served on Session here at FSPC. He married Doris Greenlee Taylor in the Stapleton Chapel in March 1998. Richard has two children, Michael and Edris (Tucker), five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Kalu Uduma and his wife, Jessie, have traveled far from their home town in Nigeria. Dr. Virgil Jones introduced Kalu to Fort Street, and he became a member in 2000. Both of his children, Emeka and Ozi, attend Fort Street as well. Kalu is a senior technical specialist engineer with the DaimlerChyrsler Corporation. Kalu says he loves Fort Street Presbyterian Church and considers it an extension of his family.

New Deacons
Terms Ending 2012

Jack Cameron has been a member of Fort Street Presbyterian Church since 1977. He and Yvonne were married at Fort Street in 1975. They have three grown children, all of whom were baptized at Fort Street and grew up in its Sunday school program. Jack has previously served on the Board of Deacons, Session and various church committees and is a regular Sunday morning usher.

Mark Cooke moved to Detroit from Texas in 1994 to pursue a career in advertising. Mark and his wife, Camille, were married at Fort Street in 2005 and became members shortly thereafter. Mark has a great passion for Fort Street Church and believes that Fort Street is a very rare church that has a lot to offer to people who have not felt at home or comfortable in other churches. He looks forward to the opportunity to serve our congregation.

Valerie Edward is a native Detroiter.  She began attending Fort Street Presbyterian Church after being introduced to the Church by her sister.  In 1991, she moved her membership from Park United Presbyterian Church to Fort Street Church, by letter of transfer.  Her career has been in stationary engineering operation and, presently, she is employed by the City of Detroit in the position of Refrigeration Equipment Operator (REO).

Greg Jenkins lives in Allen Park with his wife Marion and his sons Richard and Max. Greg teaches high school English in Riverview. He has been a member of Fort Street Church since 2003, and wants to see the church grow and prosper. He has been active at Fort Street with the Sunday school program, The Children of Abraham, Community Fellowship Committee, Mission Trips, and the Nominating Committee. This will be Greg's first stint as a Deacon and he believes that, with a total commitment, anything can be achieved.

Tom Marshall and his wife, Michelle, and their daughter, Lindsay, have been members of Fort Street Church for over 15 years. In that time, Tom has served as a Deacon, Moderator of Deacons and on many other committees. Tom has worked with other members as part of the Self-Study Committee, and has served as a Fort Street sound technician. Tom currently is employed with Lifetouch Church Directory Division as a Church Consultant. Tom is looking forward to serving Fort Street Church and its members again as a Deacon.

Warren Michael Young was born in Detroit.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church.  He attended several colleges, universities and technical schools.  He was graduated from Ohio Institute of Technology (certificate in electronics technology) and from Lansing Community College (associate's degree in media technology).  Michael joined Fort Street Presbyterian Church in 1998.  He has been involved in church activities for several years and was responsible for the design and installation of the sound system in the Great Hall.  He lives in Detroit and has one son, Marcus Young.

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