Staff Bios
Maggie Goodwin most recently served as pastor to Whittier Presbyterian Church and Salem Lutheran Church in Southern California, which have been worshiping together as “Woven in Faith.” Before moving to California, she lived in Seattle, where she served as the Children and Youth Director at Wallingford United Methodist Church and was a member of Maplewood Presbyterian Church in Edmonds, WA, where she was a Ruling Elder and completed an extended internship in congregational ministry. She earned her Master of Divinity at the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.
Earlier in her journey, Maggie spent time in Miami as part of the Young Adult Volunteer Program of the PC(USA), serving at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in History at Florida International University, focusing on the impact of women and faith. Maggie grew up in First Presbyterian Church of Walla Walla, WA, where her call to ministry first took shape.
Outside of ministry, Maggie enjoys learning the Irish language, reading, and exploring creative outlets such as stand-up comedy. She shares life with her spouse, Daniel, and their cat Jyn Erso “Jynnie,” named for the Star Wars heroine and always ready to destroy a cardboard box or a Death Star.
Anthony Jay Houston has been Music Director at RCLPC since January 2022.
Anthony holds a bachelors in Music Education from the University of Dayton (2010) as well as a Masters in percussion performance with a focus on Jazz Studies from Roosevelt University (2014).
Anthony performs throughout Chicagoland as a Jazz Musician. His primary instrument is the Vibraphone, which differs from Marimbas and Xylophones due to its metal bars and unique fan system that creates a wah-wah sound. He regularly performs with the Stan Dard Jazz Project, and can also be heard playing drum set on various albums with Andrew D. Huber. Anthony also works with the marching band and jazz bands at Crystal Lake Central High School.
Anthony has been a part of the RCLPC community since playing drum set in High School when he studied percussion under Sherri Dees, our former music director. He is excited to continue growing our church family through music, christian education and fellowship. When not working, he’s likely spending time with his wife Allison and children, Cecilia and Samuel, or playing a Star Wars game. Anthony can be contacted at anthonyh@rclpc.org
Lynn Hoch is our Administrative Assistant for the church office.
She comes to us with strong organizational skills, people skills, and computer skills. She will be in the office mornings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday so you can stop in or call and ask questions.
Lynn will be responding to email sent to office@rclpc.org and lynnh@rclpc.org.