Reverend Dawn M. Linder has moved from central Minnesota to central Iowa, having grown up on farms in northern Minnesota and North Dakota.  She attended Jamestown College (a Presbyterian college), Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and has since lived in North Dakota, Illinois and Minnesota.

She enjoys reading, quilting, hiking, music of many varieties, movies, art, technology, travel and learning about almost anything.  One dog, Gertie, and 2 cats:  Katie, Latte, are family in Dawn's household.

Dawn looks forward to exploring Des Moines and experiencing such things as the Iowa State Fair, the local symphony, opera nearby, Barnes & Noble, text study at the Presbytery office, and getting to know the many wonderful people of the congregation in Highland Park.  She hopes you'll stop in and say hello when she's in the office.

Rev. Linder's office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 9:00am until noon; and Monday through Thursday by appointment.

Kris Robinson, Office Administrator and Financial Secretary, has worked for Highland Park Presbyterian Church for nine years. She grew up in the church and has been a member since 1978. Kris and her husband, Jeff, have two sons, DJ and Jeremy, who are also members of HPPC. If you have any questions regarding events scheduled at the church, feel free to email Kris at the address above or call 515-288-5703.  Office hours are 8:30 - 3:00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 10:30 - 5:00 on Tuesday.

Ray's service to HPPC can be counted by the decades.  He joined our church in the mid 80's, along with his wife, Jolene, and their two sons, Scott and Jason.  Ask any Session member and they will tell you Ray has served his church family well with his finance management expertise.  Ray and Jolene enjoy spending time with their many grandchildren.