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For
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Meet the Staff
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Chris Dodge, Pastor
Office:
781-326-0135
Email:
revchris@firstparishwestwood.org
First Parish is thrilled to welcome The Reverend
Christopher Dodge as Pastor, effective January 1, 2009.
A native of Brockton, MA, Rev.
Dodge holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island and
a Master of Divinity degree from Andover Newton Theological School. He has
served for the last ten years as pastor of Union Church in Hopedale, MA.
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Donna Bertazzoni, Director Christian Education
Office: 781-326-3141
Email:
dbzoni@firstparishwestwood.org
Long-time member Donna Bertazzoni is
now the Director of Christian Education at First Parish. Having served the
church in a variety of ways during her 20+ years at First Parish, Donna is now
focusing her energies on insuring that First Parish's church school runs
smoothly and provides interesting and challenging programs for both youth and
adult members. Donna has recently returned to school, entering the
ordination track at Andover Newton Theological School
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Joshua
Nannestad, Music Director
Office: 781-326-5344
Email: nannestad@gmail.com
Joshua Nannestad is the son of a full time
Minister of Music and an Air Force officer; as a result, Josh has worshipped and
made music in a variety of congregations, denominations, and geographical areas.
Most recently, he served as Choir Director for Salem Lutheran Church in North
Minneapolis, MN.
Josh holds a Bachelor of
Music from Saint Olaf College, where he sang in the Saint Olaf Choir.
Recently, he earned a Master of Music Education degree at Gordon College. Josh
has been a teacher in the Milford Public School system since 2000; he directs
the high school choirs, teaches kindergarten and first grade music, and is the
music director for the MHS Theater Workshop. He directs the junior and
senior choirs at First Parish, and ably oversees First Parish's "Music in the
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Karen Westerfield
Tucker, Organist
Karen Westerfield Tucker joined
First Parish in 2005 upon the resignation of Eric Larson. Her skill
and dedication are a greatly appreciated facet of First Parish's music
program, and we have come to rely on her depth of knowledge and
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Margery Eramo, Faith Community Nurse
Office: 781-326-3997
Email:
meramo@firstparishwestwood.org
Marge
is a registered, professional nurse who serves as a member
of the ministry staff to promote health and
healing within the context of the values, beliefs and practices
of the First Parish faith community.
She serves through the independent practice of nursing, adhering to the
the Scope and Standards of
Practice of Parish Nursing.
She is members of: MA Association of Registered Nurses; American Nurses
Association; Greater New England Health Ministry Association, Treasurer;
National Health Ministry Association.
As First Parish's Faith
Community Nurse, she acts as a liaison for parishioners in crisis, provides
educational and resource materials for the congregation, and oversees a number
of enrichment and outreach programs, including First Parish's Prayer Shawl
ministry and the Walk To Jerusalem fitness program.
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Denis Wholey, Sexton
Denis Wholey oversees the care and
maintenance of First Parish's grounds and facilities, ensuring that
our buildings are clean and accessible to all.
Without his cheerful and competent presence,
First Parish could not function!
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Cathy Ellis, Treasurer Office: 781-326-5344
Email:
treasurer@firstparishwestwood.org
Cathy joined First Parish as Treasurer in June, 2006,
following the resignation of Karen Mollor. She oversees all aspects of
First Parish's finances, assists with First Parish's annual Stewardship
Campaign, and supervises the financial roles of the Collector and Church
Administrator. |
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Martha Crawford, Collector
Office: 781-326-5344
Martha Crawford is in charge of tracking the Sunday offerings and parish
contribution information. Her hard work and patience is MUCH
appreciated!
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Judy Holbrook, Church Administrator
Office: 781-326-5344
Email:
parish1st@firstparishwestwood.org
For the past 12 years, Judy has taken care of the
secretarial and administrative needs of the church. A long-time First
Parish member, she enjoys the variety of duties and challenges her job entails.
The office is open from 9AM to 3PM, Monday through Friday. Please contact her should you have any
questions.
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