Church Staff

Originally from South Dakota...but has lived in Massachusetts for 33 years serving churches in Sudbury, Worcester, and most recently Aldersgate UMC in Chelmsford where she served for 13 years. She has a Master's of Divinity degree from Boston University School of Theology. Married to husband, Loren, with two boys in their twenties. Loves music, people of all ages, family time, and anything in the outdoors. She joined the FUMC family two years ago and is excited to serve our church and the greater community to share the love of Christ.

Born in New York City, but lived in 6 other places before settling down here in MA….Married for over 40 years to Morio, a mother of 2 adult children…and super close to her own mom, Avis.  At home, you will find her caring for her houseplants, practicing her harp (she owns two!), or studying Japanese.  She loves loves loves to travel – she’s at 19 countries and counting!  Passionate about music, music ministry, and pastoral ministry at the church.

Originally from Jersey City, NJ….two grown children, Jim and Laura, and proud grandma to 5 grandchildren.  An avid reader who loves to do needlework and goes line dancing twice a week!   She loves to spend quality time with her grandchildren and is passionate about handbells!!

Ryan grew up in the south as the son, nephew, and cousin to three United Methodist pastors. After graduating from Lambuth University with a religious studies major and psychology minor, he went to Boston University to get a Masters in Theological Studies and a Masters in Sacred Theology with a concentration in Religion and Conflict Resolution. He loved Massachusetts so much that he stayed after graduating! Here, he met his wife, Jamie, adopted a dog named Lexi, bought a house in Rutland, and had a child named Levi. Ryan enjoys playing hide and seek with his son, taking long walks with his dog, cooking for his friends and family, exploring trails that wind through conservation land, and shouting correct answers while his wife is trying to watch Jeopardy. Ryan has spent most of his adult life working with children and youth in a variety of church settings. In all his programs, Ryan emphasizes fun, a welcoming atmosphere for all, and an abundance of grace.  

Jennifer is very excited to join the FUMC family and looks forward to serving the church and its members. Born and raised in CT, she earned a psychology degree from UConn and went on to Penn State for graduate school, receiving certification in elementary education and was a public school teacher for 6 years before starting her own family. Jen has spent her recent years raising her 13 and 17 year old sons, and 19 year old daughter, along with volunteering in the community and her children’s schools.  In her free time, she loves to hike beautiful trails, read books that inspire, and bake with her kids. 

Born and raised on 37 acres in Esperance, NY... now resides in an 1870 Victorian home up in Gardner, MA. Wife to Jimmy, mama to James and twin girls Lenora & Elowyn. Fur- mom to kitties Harlem, Willow, Lucy, and Millie and Golden Retriever Rosie! 2020 graduate of Assumption College in Worcester with a double major in English Literature and English Writing and Mass Communications with double minors in Education and Community Service Learning. Can be found baking cookies to share, working on a home improvement project, or tending to her garden. Passionate about singing in the church praise band & making more and better disciples and followers of Jesus.

Hello! My name is Colleen but students know me as "Ms. Hall!" I have been in early education & school age care since 2004 and feel incredibly blessed to be the Director of First United ECE. It has been a wonderful experience making connections with FUMC, community members and families. MPS is proud to offer a safe, structured, fun and amazing learning experiences for our children. May FUMC and FUECE share in the continued growth and success!