Biography

Roger Pancost was born and raised in the United Church of Christ and was confirmed at Pilgrim Congregational UCC in Lansing, Michigan. After receiving his B.S. in Psychology from Michigan State University he entered UCC affiliated Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Roger graduated from Eden with his Master of Divinity Degree in 1987. He then accepted the call to serve the United Church of Christ in Sherburne, New York. After seventeen years of service with that church Roger accepted the call to serve the United Church of Christ, Midland. He enjoys sharing in the many ministries of this church which include: engaging worship, meaningful educational experiences, warm fellowship, and opportunities for service.

Roger is married to Sarah who is a teacher at H.H. Dow High School and serves as the International Baccalaureate coordinator for that institution. Roger and Sarah have a son who they enjoy spending time with at home and at their favorite Michigan location, The Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore.

Rev. Pancost keeps office hours Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 3:30p.m. and is available for appointments at other times.

Biography

James Hohmeyer is the conductor emeritus of the Rochester Symphony Orchestra, and the Director of Choral Programs and Music Theater at Midland Center for the Arts. In 2010 he was the conductor of the Hollywood Concert Orchestra on a national tour with Shirley Jones in A Night at the Oscars.

Hohmeyer apprenticed with Maestros Robert Shaw and James Levine, and has degrees from Wayne State University and completed requirements for a Doctor of Music Arts (orchestral conducting) at Michigan State University. Conducting credits are many, including the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Arizona State honors Orchestra and the Michigan Opera Theater Touring orchestra. He is active as a choral music adjudicator and clinician, and his multi-faceted background includes a 30-year career as a Detroit-area educator, jazz pianist, theatrical conductor and jazz conductor/pianist/arranger for the Michigan Opera Theater touring programs.

He is a member of the American Choral Directors Association, Chorus America, and the Michigan Music Teachers Association.

Biography

Megan is a graduate of CMU with a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and a minor in American Sign Language.  Megan worked as an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf for 15 years before going back to school and earning a master’s degree in School Psychology in 2021.  Most recently, Megan served as a mental health specialist for the Coleman School District, teaching Social Emotional Learning skills to K-12 students.

Megan grew up in the Lutheran Church and received religious education as a child from preschool through 7th grade.  As life progressed, she’s attended several different denominations of churches, gravitating towards those that felt most like the loving, kind, and caring communities that she feels Jesus would want for us.  Feeling a pull to find a Christian community for her and her family over the summer, Megan found UCC (and is so glad she did)!  She has appreciated the kind and welcoming congregation and inspiring sermons.

Megan is married to her high school sweetheart, Ty, and they have three sons – Bentley, Finn, and Sawyer.  They have a house full of pets, including two “goofy golden doodles”, a cat, and a rabbit.  In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with friends and family, and watching her children participate in all of their sports and activities.  She loves curling up with a good book and a warm cup of coffee in her big, fluffy, reading chair! 

Biography

Born and raised in Midland, Janet Davis has been Administrative Assistant for Midland UCC since July, 2006. Her job involves serving as the communication link of the church to the community and between members of the congregation. She produces worship service materials, publishes a monthly newsletter, coordinates the church database and serves the pastor, staff, and church leaders in a variety of administrative tasks.

Janet can be found in the church office Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.