The Rev. Pamela Spain has accepted the call of the Lancaster Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, to become its Designated Term Minister. Rev. Spain began her ministry at Lancaster on November 7, 2022.
Mr. Jonah Mayer has accepted the invitation of the Bartlett Union Congregational Church, UCC, to be their Settled Minister. Mr. Mayer expects to begin his ministry at Bartlett later in November 2022.
The Rev. John Hogue has announced his resignation from the position of Pastor and Teacher of the First Church of Christ Congregational, United Church of Christ, effective December 11, 2022. John is looking forward to serving in other ministry settings as the Spirit leads.
The Rev. Jane Wilson has announced her resignation from the position of Pastor and Teacher of the United Congregational Church of Orford, UCC, and her retirement from active ministry. Rev. Wilson will conclude her ministry at Orford at the end of December, 2022.
The Rev. Sandra Pontoh has been awarded the 2022 Bob Ervin Spiritual Care Award at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s Spiritual Care Conference. The award recognizes persons from the community who have distinguished themselves as spiritual care providers generally, and particularly for patients at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.