Erika has been involved in ministry for over 15 years. She began working as a youth leader at Hopkins United Methodist Church before moving to Cambridge. Erika coordinates everything from kids church to wacky olympics to Common Ground’s annual Trunk or Treat. One of the things that Erika enjoys most about her job is getting to know the students and their families.

Frank has been director of the choir at Common Ground since 1988, and took on the expanded role of Director of Music in 2020. His first experience with choral music came from singing in his father’s church choir. Fun fact: he’s a fourth-generation Methodist choir director! Frank taught vocal music at Cambridge-Isanti High School for 34 years, retiring from that position in 2019. A graduate of the University of Jamestown (ND), he also holds a Masters of Music Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Minnesota. 

Along with leading the Common Ground Choir, Frank coordinates and schedules the musicians for Sunday worship, leads the Common Ground Combo, and coordinates Common Ground Concerts.

Tessa is a graduate of Cambridge Isanti High School and graduated from Lawrance University with degrees in clarinet performance and studio art. When Tessa’s not managing all things office related at Common Ground, Tessa loves to bake scones and sew frogs. In addition to being Common Ground’s Office Administrator, Tessa helps to coordinate monthly Pride Hangout gatherings at Common Ground and often plays clarinet in worship.