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Full Name: Kristen J. Kleiman
But Please Call Me: Kristen (children may call me Pastor Kristen, if parents prefer)
Position: Senior Pastor
Education: BA - The University of Michigan; Master of Divinity - Boston University; Certificate of Youth and Theology – Princeton Theological Seminary
Family Facts: I am married to Stuart Rosenthal, and we have a cat named Isabella and a turtle named Ike.
How I came to FCC: I was ordained in the United Church of Christ in October 1999, and I served Wapping Community Church, UCC in South Windsor, CT as their Associate Minister for nine years. Sensing that God was calling me to a new ministry, I began searching for a new call in 2008. After what felt like a long search process for the church and myself, God brought us together, and the connection was immediate. Six weeks after our first interview, I candidated on November 2, 2008 to become the pastor of the First Congregational Church.
The most important thing I do here is: Welcome everyone in Christ’s name, share the good news of God’s love, and empower the members of our church to use their gifts in building community inside our congregation and throughout the city of Bristol and the world.
What I Love About the First Congregational Church: I love the people! They are warm and friendly and excited about making sure FCC is the most welcoming and joyful community we can make it.
Vision for the Future of First Church: To have our church be a place where all people feel welcome and comfortable, look forward to gathering and deepening their relationships with God and each other, and are strengthened to follow the ways of Jesus Christ.
To contact me, click here.
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Full Name: Scott Lamlein
But Please Call Me: Scott
Position: Director of Music
Education: BMus, Hartt School, University of Hartford
Born where and when: February 29 in Holyoke, MA
Family Facts: Married to Mary Beth Lamlein, have 3 boys (Christian, Jonah, Andrew), 1 dog (Sadie), 2 cats (Bubba, Lucky)
How I came to First Church: In 2008, after 15 years of full-time church music, I started my own business and began searching for a part-time church position. God apparently thought it was a good idea, because the position here at First Church became open at the perfect time, within walking distance of our home!
The most important thing I do here is: Aside from my obvious role of playing the organ/piano and directing the adult singing and bell choirs, my most important work is through coordinating our volunteer musicians, planning for worship and special events, etc. - helping to bring people together through God’s gift of music.
Other Endeavors: My “day job” is as owner/principal designer of North Forty Road Web Design. I also play organ concerts and give hymn festivals in the USA and Europe, and write music for choir and for piano.
Vision for the Future of First Church: To have our music truly make a difference in the lives of people in Bristol.
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Name: Pat Pirotta
But Please Call Me: Pat
Position: Office Administrator
Family Facts: I live in Harwinton, CT, with my husband, Bob, and our two boys, Bobby and Billy, and two crazy Siamese cats.
How I came to First Church: I was hired in February 2008 to help the pastoral search committee with their search, and when the office administrator resigned, I was offered the position.
The most important thing I do here is: assist the congregation and staff with their ministry.
To contact me, click here.
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Name: Sue Krolikowski
But Please Call Me: Sue. The children often call me "Miss Sue"
Position: Nursery Caregiver
Family Facts: My husband, Joe, and I have three daughters, two on their own and one still in college.
How I came to First Church: For many years, I provided childcare in my home. Now, I work at the Bristol Board of Education. In 2009, when First Congregational Church was searching for a consistent person to oversee the crib nursery, a member of the church, whose child had been in my childcare, asked me to consider the position. It has been the perfect way for me to indulge my passion for spending time with infants and toddlers. The children of First Church are a pleasure to be with and watching them learn and grow is tremendously rewarding.
The most important thing I do here is: provide a safe, joyful environment for our infants and toddlers to play in.
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Name: Luz McFaline
But Please Call Me: Luz (pronounced Lucy)
Position: Sexton
How I came to First Church: I had worked with a previous custodian in the past and he brought me in to work for the church.
The most important thing I do here is: make sure the building is clean and everything is set up for worship services.
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