About the Church

Loving God and Loving People

We Worship

Worship is central to what we do; it reorients our thinking as we learn to trust Jesus.

We Learn

Loving God and others involves a commitment to learn more about Him through Bible study – either through Sunday school or small groups.

We Provide Care

We desire to love God and older adults by offering a variety of ways to care for them and their needs. 

We Have Fun

Followers of Jesus have fun. We offer a number of social events throughout the year not only to have fun but build community.

We Pray

We are committed to praying for our community, our world, and people we know.  The work of our church depends on prayer.

We Strengthen

We strengthen our community through our individual involvement in community groups as well as actively give to community organizations.

History

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Church Staff

Mark Perry, PhD, CRE, Pastor

Pastor Mark became pastor of First Presbyterian Church in September 2021. Concurrent with pastoring FPC, Mark is Professor of Communication at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN. Pastor Mark teaches media production and is the faculty advisor of WIWU FM,  The Fortress. He has been teaching at the college level since 1986. His educational background includes a diploma from Moody Bible Institute, BA from Loyola University, Chicago, MA, Northwestern University, PhD, University of Pittsburgh.

Nancy Lipari, Church Secretary

Nancy has been the Administrative Assistant at the First Presbyterian Church, Peru, IN since May of 2017. She is married to Andrew and is the mother of four grown children and grandmother to four beautiful granddaughters.

Nancy has shown a deep commitment to her family and marriage of 39 years. Early on she chose to be a stay-at-home Mom. While raising her family she used her leadership skills as a teacher in her church’s 1st thru 3rd grade class, served as the local Girl Scout Leader, and assisted the Youth Pastor and his wife in leading the Youth Group in her church.

After 10 years raising her children, Nancy went to work and has successfully performed a variety of duties. She has worked as a Receptionist, Admin Assist, CNA, Materials Management Director, Medical Practice Coordinator, and Clerk.

Nancy has also pursued a higher education degree and graduated Suma Cum Laude with an Associate of Applied Science Business Degree from her local Community College. In addition, to her school studies, she is a graduate of the Miami County Leadership Program (a local course on leadership) and a graduate from the Stephen Ministry Program.

Nancy has a servant’s heart and is now working on becoming a Life Coach in the area of Relationships. It is her desire to help women understand the power they have within to create healthy, long-lasting relationships with their families, friends and coworkers.

Pam Hull, Music Director

Pam Hull is a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Peru, Indiana and has been playing the piano since she was eight years old. Growing up in the church she acquired a love for the church’s pipe organ and during her teenage years was thrilled to be able to play the instrument. She became the church’s organist and started her fifty-five-year ministry. She brings many years of experience to the musical keyboards having served as organist, pianist, accompanist, choir director, and music director. Sharing God’s love through music, she oversees the musical needs of the church whether it’s Sunday or special services, finding soloists, weddings and funerals. She has worked as a professional accompanist. Pam is also an artist and taught oil and watercolor painting. She has two married daughters, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 

Bob Urbani, Choir Director

Bob Urbani retired as a music educator in 2009 after 38 years of teaching Band, Choir and General Music.

He graduated with a Music Education degree from West Virginia University and a Masters General Education degree from Indiana University.  He became Presbyterian Choir Director in 1973. He also directs the Wabash Community Band, Plays in SoulShot, Tuxedo Junction,  Swampwater Stompers, Bob Brown Combo, Fascinating Rhythm, Peru Circus Festival Band and for any community theater that calls. He has 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren.

Bob feels music is an essential part of worship and tries to do a variety of anthems for choir.