Professional Experience
(Organized from Past to Present)
Intern at First Congregational Church of Wallingford, CT
(November 2015-May 2016)
Explored alternative styles of worship, incorporating technology and contemporary music.
Creating and implementing age appropriate cirriculum to the high school and middle school youth groups.
Providing pastoral care to members and families of the youth ministry when necessary.
Serving on the search committee for the senior pastor.
Materials Manager for Group Mission Trips
(February 2015-August 2017)
Supervised the progress at 40-50 worksites per camp, aiming for a high completion percentage.
Lead a team of volunteer Site Coaches to help guide the progress of the camp towards a high completion percentage.
Tracked and utilized a predetermined budget for the purpose of purchasing more building materials.
Supervised the delivery of building materials to worksites prior to and during camp.
Engaged in conflict resolution and creative problem solving.
Spiritual Care Team Member at Emmaus Homes Inc.
(September 2016- May 2017)
Planned and lead worship tailored to a developmentally disabled congregation.
Planned and lead bible studies tailored to a developmentally disabled congregation.
Provided pastoral care to the Emmaus Homes community.
Pastoral Intern, Christ Church UCC, Maplewood, MO
(August 2017- May 2018)
Planned and lead Sunday morning worship, along with various other worship services on the liturgical calendar.
Participated in various committee meetings.
Participated in the Social Justice efforts of the church such as the Immigrant Sanctuary program.
Lead a confirmation class that was centered in the church's social justice theology.
Consulted with and lead a group of lay-members in the formation of a lay-led and sustainable youth ministry.
Planned fun activities for the youth of the church to build excitement and camaraderie within a core youth ministry group.
Intern Chaplain, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
(May 2018-August 2018)
Provided pastoral/spiritual support to patients and families in the Neuro ICU, and General Neuroscience, Orthopedic units.
Provided pastoral/spiritual support to all the York Street Campus units and Emergency Department during on-call shifts.
Worked with the medical team to help provide high quality patient and family experiences.
Worked with patients/families to help them discern the next steps in their or their loved ones care.
Provided support to the medical staff during and after traumatic experiences.
Pastoral Intern, First Congregational Church of STL, St. Louis, MO
(August 2018- May 2019)
Planning and leading sunday morning worship, along with various other worship services on the liturgical calendar.
Participated in various committee meetings.
Participated in the educational aspects of the church's efforts to reaffirm their Open and Affirming LGBTQ+ covenant.
Planned and lead Thursday evening bible studies.
Observed the practical side of interim ministry while the church walked through a difficult transition period.
Designated Term Minister, Center Congregational Church of Meriden, CT
(May 2020 - February 2022)
Establish a discernment process to lead the congregation through an evaluation of the various paths for the future direction of Center Congregational Church.
Build a consensus for the future direction and obtain a commitment (congregational vote) to support the direction.
Work with the congregation to develop and implement a plan for the agreed upon direction.
Offer continuing personal faith formation through prayer, Bible study, and service.
Plan and lead weekly worship, along with various other worship services on the liturgical calendar.
Associate Minister for Youth Ministries, First Congregational Church of Hudson, OH
(March 2022 - Present)
Create and lead weekly programming opportunities for Middle and High School Youth
Lead annual confirmation classes for 8th grade youth
Organize and lead annual mission trips for Youth
Work in conjunction with the Youth Board to plan programs and activities each year.