Pastor Sam Beaves-Fisher, a clergy member of the Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church, has always been committed to spiritual exploration, servant leadership, and advocating for justice. He is a firm believer in the transformative power of Jesus.

Sam is a staunch advocate for diversity and inclusion and has been instrumental in developing church-wide discipleship programs, advising on financial opportunities, and creating intergenerational ministries. He believes in aligning practices more closely with God’s will.

His dedication extends beyond the church, serving on various committees such as the MSC Council on Finance and Administration and the Rocky Mountain College Board of Trustees.

Off duty, he enjoys time with his husband, Adam, and their dog, Fitzgerald. He relishes a good cup of tea, baking gluten-free cookies, and watching RuPaul's Drag Race or Survivor.

Marc is excited to return to PCCC as the Director of Spiritual Life and Community Connections. With a B.A. in Sociology from Grinnell College and a M.Div. from Wake Forest University, Marc has served congregations in North Carolina, Mississippi, and Utah. He also held two prior roles at PCCC as Director of Outreach and Engagement, and Education Coordinator.

In his free time, you can find Marc traveling to new places with his husband Ramon, checking out coffee shops, and exploring the many local trails. He has called Utah home for over five years now, and looks forward to finding more local gems in the years to come.

Marc loves sharing his faith with others, and connecting people with community opportunities for outreach, engagement, and support. He believes that PCCC is a place for all to belong and grow in their relationships with one another, and with God.

Hope wants every child to know they are a beloved child of God. She joined the staff in June 2024. Hope is responsible for children’s and youth programming, providing safe, fun, and meaningful faith-formation opportunities for all children and youth!

Hope holds a B.S. in Education from Oklahoma City University and an M.Ed from Vanderbilt University. She has previously worked as a teacher and the Director of Children’s programming at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church.

In her leisure time, she's whipping up tasty treats, diving into books, and exploring all of the amazing outdoor opportunities with her husband Austin.

With a background in nonprofit and youth administration, Katie Daugherty brings a wealth of experience in organizational leadership and community engagement. Most recently, she served as Operations Manager for Washington Park United Methodist Church in Denver, CO.

Originally from Iowa, Katie is excited to settle in her husband’s hometown of Park City, UT, with their two children, Charlie and Greta as well as their two beloved dogs. Whether hiking, skiing powdery slopes, or simply enjoying a patio with friends and family, Katie loves any opportunity to be outdoors.

She’s looking forward to countless new adventures, deeper community connections, and making lifelong memories in Park City’s beautiful mountains.

Laura Bleakley is a Korean-American collaborative pianist and organist from Honolulu, Hawaii. She has been a church organist and pianist since she was 13 years old, growing up in Logos Korean Church in Honolulu, Hawaii. She received her Bachelors of Music in Organ and Piano performance from University of Puget sound. She also holds a Masters degree in Collaborative Piano at the University of Houston, under the tutelage of Timothy Hester, where she’s currently a Doctoral Candidate in Collaborative Piano with a minor in Arts Administration. 

Laura was the Director of Traditional Music Ministry at First United Methodist Church Pearland in Houston, Texas for many years. Most recently, she was the pianist for our very own Park City Community Church for two years, and she’s thrilled to be returning to the PCCC family as the Director of Worship and Communications! She also has extensive experience working in opera and has served as a member of the music staff for many companies including Houston Grand Opera, Utah Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival, and Opera Theatre of St. Louis. 

In her spare time, Laura loves to read books and watch movies (preferably of the sci-fi or fantasy genre) with her fiancé Marcus Lee and their two cats Godzilla and Gandalfa the Grey.

Originally from Peru, Manuel has called Utah home since 2006. He and his wife Ingrid are proud parents of two boys, Nathan and Luke. Manuel enjoys hiking, swimming in the ocean, and savoring a good seafood meal. A staff member of Park City Community Church since 2009, he values the sense of connection and purpose he’s found in the church community.