MINISTRY TEAM


MEET FIRST COVENANT’S MINISTRY TEAM!


  • REV. ANNE VINING

    Senior Pastor

    651-774-0344 ext 216

    EMAIL PASTOR ANNE

    I’ve lived and served on the East Side since 2002 when I began serving as senior pastor. Gordy and I are parents of two adult children, a son-in-law, our host daughter from China, a cat and dog. It continues to be a privilege to watch our church community embrace a shared mission and vision for how we are called to serve our broader East Side community and the world around us, reflecting the love of Jesus Christ in tangible ways that actually transform lives.

  • KATE MAKOSKY

    Minister of Formation and connection

    651-774-0344 ext. 233

    EMAIL KATE MAKOSKY

    I’ve been on the team at First Covenant since 2006, making a home here on the East Side of Saint Paul with my kids, husband, and two cats. I love seeing people connect their story with God’s story and take the next step in furthering the Kingdom of God. I am thankful to be a part of a community where all ages can find places of belonging, grow in their belief in Jesus, and continue becoming who God has created them to be.

  • RICHARD VOTH

    Minister of Worship + Arts

    651-774-0344 ext 217

    EMAIL RICHARD VOTH

    My wife Victoria and I, and our two kids are from Argentina, and have been at FCC since 2005. I am passionate in serving God in this area because of how everything is aligned with the mission of our church. My position includes directing the choir, handbell choir, worship teams, as well as children and youth musicals with partner neighborhood public schools. I enjoy spending time with family and friends on a beach by the ocean having interesting and challenging conversations accompanied by drinking mate (Argentine tea).

  • LORA MURTHA

    MINISTER OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    EMAIL LORA MURTHA

    I am the Nursery Coordinator for First Covenant Church. I am excited to be working with our smallest church family members and providing a loving, safe environment for our families to grow. I live on the east side of Saint Paul with my husband, son and daughter. We have been attending First Covenant since 2006! When we are not at church we are avid campers and have been to all of the State Parks in Minnesota.

  • KRISTINA KITHINJI

    Bookkeeper

    EMAIL KRISTINA KITHINJI

    I came on board as the new bookkeeper in 2019, though I’ve been around FCC for the past few years with Community Bible Study. I live a short walk away with my husband and two little guys. When we’re not at First Covenant, we can often be found somewhere in the neighborhood walking, biking or participating in the many great programs in our backyard.