Staff
Worship Circle Coordinator
Olivia Russell leads our Sunday morning interactive faith formation activity for students in elementary and middle school. Students gather in the Children's Worship Circle room before Worship.
Olivia is a high school/middle school English teacher who currently tutors homebound high school students at E.O. Smith in Mansfield. In 2017 she was named teacher of the year in Colchester.
Organist
Erik Haeger has been the organist at First Church since 2000, and a covenantal member since 2006.
A graduate of the University of Connecticut, he lives locally with his wife, Rebecca, and their daughter, Julia. Erik started playing piano at a young age. He was a substitute organist at local churches for years before settling at First Church. He teaches piano for beginners and enjoys jazz and the Red Sox.
HomeLay Leadership
Officers
Moderator - Deb Hubbell
Treasurer - Cheryl Chase
Clerk - Artemis Damble
Governing Board
Karen Christianson
Donna Clauson (Collector)
Jim McGaughey
Janna Pedersen
Lisa Peterson-Blinn
Mark Phelps
Jeff Puccini
Deb Richards
Ministry of Caring
Donna Clauson
Carol Fineout
Sharon Foster-Chalecki
Ministry of Spiritual Life
David Darnell
Bobbi Giardina
Laurel Thurman
AdMinistry (Ministry of Administration)
Jean Bell
John Clauson
Mark Messier
Linda Wenner
Office Assistant
Mandy Boukus provides administrative support for our pastor and lay leadership. With her great organization skills, sharp eye for detail, and warm, people-friendly approach, she helps keep everything running smoothly and makes work easier for all of us.
