Welcome to Memorial Presbyterian Church
A Welcoming Community of Faith for Over 150 Years
MPC is a Christ-centered community of believers that is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA). We are a welcoming community of faith for all people: sharing, growing in, and living the Good News of Jesus Christ. And we live it out through worship, study, fellowship, and service. In everything, we want to point to Christ.
Our Mission
Worship God
Share the Good News of Jesus Christ
Prepare us as disciples for ministry
Preserve the truth of God
Provide shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship
Promote social righteousness
Demonstrate the Kingdom of God to the world
There is a place for you at MPC. We are in the heart of Midland, Michigan, connecting people with their faith and one another. We want everyone to feel welcome where they can grow in faith and where their gifts can be used in meaningful ways that impact this world. We invite you to join us as we share, grow in, and live the Good News!
Meet Our Pastors
Matthew W. Schramm, Senior Pastor
The Rev. Matthew Schramm was called as senior pastor and head of staff of MPC in November 2018. Matt comes to MPC after serving at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bay City as pastor since 2009. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree summa cum laude from Hillsdale College in 2001 and Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2004. Before returning to Michigan, he served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Sussex, New Jersey. He is active in leadership within the Presbytery of Lake Huron and the Presbyterian Church (USA) in multiple roles, including a term as chair of the Presbytery Mission Agency Board. In the community, he has been active with Midland Center for the Arts and MidMichigan Medical Center’s ethics advisory board. Matt has served as guest chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives, was published by Presbyterians Today, and was awarded recognition for outstanding preaching and congregational leadership from his colleagues in the Lake Huron Presbytery.
Michael C. T. Ludwig, Associate Pastor
The Rev. Michael Ludwig joined the staff of MPC as associate pastor in January 2022. Before coming to MPC, Michael served together with his wife, Rachel, as Presbyterian Church (USA) Mission Co-workers in Niger, West Africa for eight years. MPC is an active supporter of the PC(USA) partnership with the church in Niger and so has been connected with the Ludwigs for many years. In Niger, Michael worked as a trainer in the Community Health Evangelism technique for pastors to help empower their communities through self-development. Previous to being a Mission Co-worker, he served as associate pastor at Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Columbus, Ohio, and taught Latin at Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Michael received a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Wooster, a Master’s Degree in Classical Archaeology from the University of Cincinnati, and a Master of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2009. A native of Holland, Michigan, Michael loves living near a Great Lake, making and listening to music, coaching his children’s soccer teams, and working with people to connect their gifts with their community’s needs.
Wallace H. Mayton, Parish Associate
The Rev. Dr. Wallace H. Mayton III was ordained in 1975, after earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Rhodes College in Memphis, Master of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, and Master’s Degree from the University of Notre Dame. Wally is married to Lindsay Abbott Mayton, and together they enjoy five daughters and all of their grandchildren. He has served pastorates in Memphis, Tennessee; Anderson, South Carolina; and Overland Park, Kansas. Wally has served the MPC congregation since 1989. He has been recognized by Northwood University with the honorary Doctor of Laws Degree; by Midland Area Community Foundation with its Giving Tree Award and its Philanthropist of the Year recognition; by Leadership Midland Alumni Association with its Leader of the Year award; and his service on multiple community boards in ministry in outreach and community engagement.