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Grace Comes Before Us
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Scripture: John 1:43-51
Preacher: Nicole Wilson
Read MoreBlessing of the Backpacks
We invite all children and students to bring their school backpacks to church on Sunday, August 30 during the 10:00 a.m. worship service for our annual Blessing of the Backpacks. As a new school year begins, we want to take a moment to support our children, families,... Read MoreArts, Beats & Eats Volunteer Opportunities 2026
From Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, nearly 400,000 people will visit our community during Arts, Beats & Eats (ABE), so we are looking for volunteers. You will greet Arts, Beats & Eats volunteers, sponsors & artists at the Tower entrance;... Read More
School Supply Collection for Ferndale Lower Elementary
Late summer brings the return of the Royal Oak First School Supply Collection! We are continuing our partnership with Ferndale Lower Elementary and will be collecting the following items which they requested: glue sticks, Expo markers, Crayola 24ct crayons,... Read More
Pastor Jeff Nelson
Pastor Jeff grew up in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He has his Bachelors Degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire and his Masters in Divinity from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. Jeff and his wife, Bridget…..
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Associate Pastor Jennifer Tripoli
Jennifer Tripoli is our Executive Associate Pastor. She is a lifelong member who was baptized here in 1973 and married here in 1997. Jennifer joined us on staff in 2017 after years of volunteer work in various capacities. In January 2022, Jennifer was appointed
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Associate Pastor Bridget Nelson
Bridget is our Associate Pastor of Programs. Bridget Nelson works with a great team of staff and volunteers to offer a wide range of programming to the children, youth, and families at Royal Oak First. From nursery care to high school Youth Group,
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Worship & Formation Pastor
Nicole Wilson
Nicole Wilson is the Worship and Formation Pastor. She will graduate from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary with her MDiv in 2027. She is passionate about the story of how God works in the world, both in the past and the present
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