Leadership & Staff

The Reverend Lark J. Hapke

Interim Pastor

The Rev. Lark Hapke has served in United Church of Christ ministry for more than fifty years in roles including pastor, senior pastor, conference staff member, and, most recently, leading congregations through revisioning as an Intentional Interim Pastor. She joined Ivanhoe in October 2025 in a part-time, collaborative interim role with the Rev. Emily Mitchell, helping guide the congregation through reflection, visioning, and preparation for calling a settled pastor. Originally from Michigan City, Indiana, she is glad to be serving once again near the shores of Lake Michigan.

The Reverend Emily Mitchell

Shared Pulpit Pastor

The Rev. Emily Mitchell is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. A former full-time pastor, she now combines part-time ministry with her work as co-owner of an interior design practice in Chicago. Her call to ministry continues through serving congregations across the metropolitan Chicago area.

Rev. Mitchell began serving regularly at Ivanhoe in August 2024 following a former pastor’s transition to a new call. Her grace, creativity, and generous spirit have been a blessing to our congregation in this time of transition. She shares in worship leadership with Rev. Lark and preaches twice each month, and she offers imaginative children’s moments that invite the wonder and participation of all ages.

Holly Robertson

Holly graduated from Albion College in Albion, Michigan, with a degree in music education. She taught elementary music for 34 years and has been involved in the Ivanhoe Church choir for many years, serving as director since 2008. She is also an animal lover and resides in Grayslake.

Lisa Bishoff Cornell

Lisa joined Ivanhoe Church 25 years ago when her daughter Marli was an infant and has been an active member since then. She has been teaching music to students of all ages and levels at the Music Institute of Chicago for over 35 years.  She lives in Long Grove with her husband Brian.

Sally Liccocci

Sally Licocci found her church home by participating in the music opportunities at Ivanhoe Congregational Church since 2016. She serves as a church musician and teaches private piano lessons. Sally says she has been blessed with the best of both worlds as a musician being able to perform and teach piano. Sally lives in Libertyville with her husband Tony and son Vinnie. Her daughter Madeline, lives in Nashville.