Rev. Chris Richards, interim minister…a brief introduction.
I grew up in St. Johns, MI and was ordained in 1982 by the FCC of St. Johns following graduation from Colgate Rochester Divinity School and completing the Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies program of the NACCC. I’ve served churches fulltime predominantly in the Southeastern Michigan Association, Pine Hill CC and FCC of Wayne. Prior to beginning this interim ministry with Meadowbrook, I recently shared a ten month interim with North Congregational Church, Farmington Hills (2024) and just prior, a seventeen month interim with the First Congregational Church of Portland, MI. (2021-2023).
I was Moderator of the Michigan Conference of Congregational Christian Churches twice and Moderator of the Southeastern Michigan Association of Congregational Churches three times; meaning I ‘ve been around a spell! I am especially thankful for all the people of North/Pine Hill/Meadowbrook and other churches who came together in 2007 to respond to the Katrina disaster (NOLA mission), a mission that brought together many committed volunteers over a twelve year period.
My wife Martha (retired teacher) along with our dog Beckham, live near Holly MI in the family cottage. I rediscovered oil painting during the pandemic and continue to paint mainly landscapes. I appreciate the opportunity to talk about the spiritual implications/formations in co-creating with God, no matter where we find ourselves in this journey of faith. We look forward to getting to know the Meadowbrook family and thank you for this opportunity to serve alongside you all in this transition time.

-Peace and grace, Chris