Pastor Alicia Speidel
The Rev. Alicia Speidel is a 2002 graduate of the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. Her undergraduate degree is from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, where she majored in psychology. As part of her seminary work she served for two months as chaplain at Oregon State Hospital, as youth intern at Cypress Creek Christian Church in Spring, Texas, and as seminarian intern at Chalice christian church in San Mateo, California.

Alicia grew up in the First Christian Church of Salem, Oregon. During her undergraduate years she served as youth intern at her home church during summer vacations. Observing her work with the youth, people in the church began to suggest to her that she think about the ministry as a vocation. These conversations opened new vistas for Alicia and she soon discovered she did indeed have a call to ministry. Alicia enjoys the outdoors and reading mystery novels.

She began her position with us on November 1, 2002 serving as Interim Minister, and was called to be our permanent Pastor by the congregation on May 18, 2003. She and her husband Geoff, and their children Kailey and Jackson live in Medford.

Sharon Dady: Sharon has been our Minister of Music since January 1, 2005. She brings many years of musical experience and lots of enthusiasm to her position! Besides serving at MFCC, she is a music teacher at Grace Christian School, and performs with the Rogue Valley Chorale, Southern Oregon Concert Band, Rogue Valley Youth Ensemble, and gives piano lessons. She and her husband, Ralph, have two sons and a daughter and son-in-law (and three grandsons). Sharon and Ralph live in Central Point.

Katherine: Katherine has been with MFCC since 2005 working as the Church Business Administrator. Katherine has spent the majority of her life in the Rogue Valley. She and her husband are the parents of two children. Their daughter is busy working towards her Masters in Teaching Degree and their son is an attorney in the Portland area.

Kathy Murphy: Kathy serves as part-time Director of Small Steps Daycare and Pre-School. She comes from Chico, CA and brings with her many years of Early Childhood experience. She is married and lives in Medford with her husband. She has two grown daughters, Sara and Elyse, a son-in-law and one grandchild. When not working Kathy enjoys decorating her house and Disneyland. Kathy took over the position of director in January 2008.