CHURCH STAFF

130 Newton Street, Weston, MA 02493
Office Email: Susan Kuhr, Administrative Asst.; tel:(781) 899-5417
fax:(781) 647-1165

Pastor and Teacher -- Rev. Dr. Philip Joseph Mayher

Email: pjmayherccw@comcast.net

Joe Mayher has a B.A. in English from Drew University and M.Div. and D.Min, degrees from Andover Newton Theological School, where he was an adjunct instructor in the Department of Church and Ministry. Other previous positions include serving as Conference Minister and Teacher of the New Hampshire Conference, U.C.C., and Teaching Minister of the Wellesley Congregational Church. Two special awards include the first Rabbi Murray Rothman Award for contributions to Jewish-Christian understanding, granted by Andover Newton in 1995, and a national "Excellence in Teaching" Award from the General Synod of the United Church of Christ. Joe has published many articles and co-authored Scripture and Imagination with William B. Abernathy

INTERN PASTOR & TEACHER FOR ’08-‘09: JANA YEATON

A graduate of Wesleyan University where she majored in Religious Studies (with extensive course work in music), Jana has entered her second year at Boston University School of Theology. As a younger adult woman, she comes with rich experience in business and research as well. She has also been a Board member of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, where she developed the first-ever state “Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom” program.

During her year with us Jana will participate in all aspects of the ministry – leading all phases of worship, teaching, advising the Middle School Youth Group, attending church committee meetings and events as appropriate, and supporting the Women’s Spirit group as those members choose to access her.

Former Resident Pastor and Teacher- Dr. Marisa Laviola

Email: calavis@msn.com

Marisa Laviola earned a Master of Divinity from Boston University School of Theology and is in the final phase of seeking ordination in the United Church of Christ. She is transitioning from her almost 20-year career as a licensed psychologist in clinical practice, and holds a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Kentucky. She is published in the area of women’s studies in clinical psychology. She also holds a BM and MM in music, and has taught both piano and music history at the college level. She hopes to complete her transition to pastoral ministry during her year at CCW, focusing on all aspects of the role of pastor and teacher in worship, pastoral care, Christian education, and administrative leadership

Choir Director - Samuel Martinborough

Sam comes to us with significant choral conducting background in the Caribbean and in the Boston area. He is founder and Executive Director of Mssng Lnks, a non-profit which helps aspiring high school students from urban Boston to develop their vocal gifts. He holds three degrees, including an M.A. from Emerson in Theatre Education. He has been a soloist and performer in many venues, and we feel fortunate to have him with us.

Organist - Yevgenia Semeina

Administrative Assistant - Susan Kuhr

Faith Discovery for Children --

Co-Directors: Catherine Liddell Dertouzos, Lisa von Lichtenberg

Countryside Playschool

Director - Marianne Fricke

Teacher - Rebecca Deptula

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