Steven presides over Immanuel's magnificent pipe organ with artistry that spans the entire spectrum of organ repertoire. Steven brings Immanuel's historic 1881 Hook and Hastings organ to life each Sunday - an instrument that's undergone three major renovations and is now considered an "American Classic" with 77 ranks. Beyond regular worship, Steven offers mini organ recitals during special events, sharing the incredible musical heritage housed within our beautiful sanctuary. His musical ministry helps connect our congregation to both the rich traditions of sacred music and the contemporary expressions of faith that make Immanuel special.

Dimitri Shapovalov is Professor of Music at Carthage College, where his work as a conductor, pianist, musicologist, and teacher reflects a lifelong engagement with choral music. His choral training began as a scholar at the Glinka Choir School in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he studied choral conducting alongside piano, voice, and other musical disciplines. He later earned his Ph.D. in historical musicology from Cornell University, where he also studied the choral arts under the tutelage of Prof. Scott Tucker, serving as Assistant Director of both the Cornell University Glee Club and Cornell Chorus.

At Carthage, Dimitri founded and directed the A. F. Siebert Chapel Choir and has remained closely involved with the college’s choral program, including annual participation in the Carthage Lakeside Choral Festival. For many years, church music has formed another important part of his musical life: he is privileged to have served as music director for several Protestant congregations throughout the Milwaukee and Kenosha/Racine regions.

Dimitri’s musical interests range broadly across the choral tradition, from the Renaissance to the present day. As a conductor, he is especially interested in the ways choral singing can help both musicians and listeners encounter themselves and their faith through music, foster musical excellence, and forge the distinctive sense of community that comes from making music together.

Behind every smooth-running program at Immanuel, you'll find our organized and detail-oriented program administrator, Crystal. She helps coordinate everything from our front office to adult education classes and special events. With a knack for bringing people together and keeping all the moving pieces in sync, she ensures our community focuses on what matters most - growing in faith and serving others.

Nathan, our dedicated custodian keeps Immanuel's historic building beautiful and welcoming for everyone who walks through our doors. From maintaining the campus to ensuring spaces are ready for everything from Sunday worship to community events, Nathan takes pride in caring for this sacred space. You'll often find him making sure every corner of our church reflects the warmth and hospitality that defines our Immanuel community.

Sarah, our part-time finance administrator, helps ensure that Immanuel's generous spirit is matched by responsible stewardship. She manages the financial details that allow our church to support meaningful outreach, maintain our historic building, and invest in programs that strengthen our community. Her careful attention to our resources helps us live out our values of serving others with compassion and generosity.

Cassie brings energy and creativity to connecting people across our congregation. Whether she's organizing fellowship opportunities, coordinating volunteer efforts for our community outreach, or helping organize The Peaceable Kingdom Sundays, she has a gift for seeing where people's passions and our community's needs intersect. Even in this part-time role, Cassie helps make sure everyone at Immanuel has opportunities to belong, learn, grow, and serve.

Randy cares for the buildings every Wednesday. He also acts as building host for evening and weekend events. Randy's quick smile and generous spirit welcome everyone to our beautiful church space.

Vaughn's welcoming personality and the attention to detail he brings to the office help keep things running smoothly.