Reverend Todd Farnsworth came to the Congregational Church
in Belchertown in January 1996.
He grew up in the greater Springfield area graduating
from high school in Enfield, Connecticut in 1980 and from American International
College in 1984. He then graduated from Andover Newton Theological Seminary
in 1987 and was ordained that year. He served as the sole pastor of the
Second Congregational Church in Londonderry, Vermont, from September 1987
through December 1995.
Elise Wright - Secretary/Collector
Elise is the primary office contact for BUCC. She publishes "The Grapevine" (our monthly newsletter) as well as the Sunday Bulletin. She is also the person to contact if you wish to rent the Parish House. In addition to her office duties, Elise is the church collector. If you would like to make a donation to the church or change your current pledge information, please contact her at the office.
Tom
Banks - Prayer Bearer
Tom
Banks collects prayer requests during the service. Prayer request slips
are found in every pew. Anyone present can fill out a prayer slip and
Tom will come by with a basket and collect the requests. During most services,
Rev. Farnsworth will share the requests with everyone present so we can
join together to raise up our hopes and concerns to God.
Daniel Monte - Music Director
Daniel
has been with us since February 2006. He begged his parents for piano lessons at the age of five. They obliged after they began seeing him teach himself. He began composing when he was eight and produced an original solo piano album called Unlocking the Magic in 2001. His solo piano album, She's Calling Right Now came out in 2006.
Rev.
Todd Farnsworth - Pastor
Tom
Banks collects prayer requests during the service. Prayer request slips
are found in every pew. Anyone present can fill out a prayer slip and
Tom will come by with a basket and collect the requests. During most services,
Rev. Farnsworth will share the requests with everyone present so we can
join together to raise up our hopes and concerns to God.
