The Staff of First Church
The Reverend Emilia Halstead, Pastor
Pastor Emilia is delighted to be serving as the 14th settled senior minister of First Congregational Church! Having grown-up a preacher's kid, she is no stranger to the rich traditions of the historic church. However, being a self professed Millennial she is also acutely aware of the winds of change that the Holy Spirit is bringing to the wider church. In addition to her passion for creating and leading worship, pastoral visitations, and networking with the wider church, Pastor Emilia is adamant about the need for all churches to be connected to social media in some form. Emilia is an avid reader and movie-goer as well as a lover of music. She grew up in Chicago via Cleveland and Philadelphia, graduated from Arcadia University in 2004 and Andover Newton Theological School in 2010.
Follow her on Twitter: @HalsteadE
Pastor Emilia is delighted to be serving as the 14th settled senior minister of First Congregational Church! Having grown-up a preacher's kid, she is no stranger to the rich traditions of the historic church. However, being a self professed Millennial she is also acutely aware of the winds of change that the Holy Spirit is bringing to the wider church. In addition to her passion for creating and leading worship, pastoral visitations, and networking with the wider church, Pastor Emilia is adamant about the need for all churches to be connected to social media in some form. Emilia is an avid reader and movie-goer as well as a lover of music. She grew up in Chicago via Cleveland and Philadelphia, graduated from Arcadia University in 2004 and Andover Newton Theological School in 2010.
Follow her on Twitter: @HalsteadE
Kathy Akerman, Church Administrator
I am the Church Administrator for The First Congregational Church and I enjoy doing office work and taking care of business. I am enthusiastic and have a natural zest for life, people, and animals. I enjoy quilting, crocheting, and many other crafts. I retired from Blue Cross after 28 years of service where I worked in the computer room and did other various office procedures. Family is very important to me and I love my family and grandchildren. I love working here at the church. Please stop by and say “Hello”!
I am the Church Administrator for The First Congregational Church and I enjoy doing office work and taking care of business. I am enthusiastic and have a natural zest for life, people, and animals. I enjoy quilting, crocheting, and many other crafts. I retired from Blue Cross after 28 years of service where I worked in the computer room and did other various office procedures. Family is very important to me and I love my family and grandchildren. I love working here at the church. Please stop by and say “Hello”!
Carolyn Andrews, Financial Secretary
Carolyn grew up in Concord and has been a member of the church for sixty-seven years. She was clerk for three years, on the Board of Trustees for twenty-four years (four non consecutive terms), the Board of Deacons for six years and the Cabinet. After she retired as a Professor of Nursing from the New Hampshire Technical Institute, she became financial secretary for twelve years, took a two year hiatus before completing another person's term and is now in the first year of her own term. Currently she is on the Investment Committee and the Cabinet. Carolyn is also treasurer of the Women's Guild and is their "Carnation Lady." She is an active member of the Beyer Group and was a former director of the concord Female Charitable Society
Carolyn grew up in Concord and has been a member of the church for sixty-seven years. She was clerk for three years, on the Board of Trustees for twenty-four years (four non consecutive terms), the Board of Deacons for six years and the Cabinet. After she retired as a Professor of Nursing from the New Hampshire Technical Institute, she became financial secretary for twelve years, took a two year hiatus before completing another person's term and is now in the first year of her own term. Currently she is on the Investment Committee and the Cabinet. Carolyn is also treasurer of the Women's Guild and is their "Carnation Lady." She is an active member of the Beyer Group and was a former director of the concord Female Charitable Society