Meet Our Staff!
Rev. Amie McCarthy, Designated Term Pastor
Office: 860-642-6179
Cell: 508-272-6437
pastorlebfirstcong@gmail.com
Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9am-1pm and by appointment
Derek Waldron, Music Director
Derek was welcomed into our church in 2010 and he has brought renewed love into our music program! Adding his own personal musical improvisational songs to our services, writing music for the bell choir, and playing along to our summertime Hymn Roulette where a church member pics their favorite hymn at random, he certainly brings the Spirit to every service! Derek assists in choosing the perfect music to accompany our services, direct the choir, bell choir, contemporary choir and much more.
When he’s not behind the organ, Derek is busy owning and operating his one-of-a-kind music studio, Waldron’s Studio 88 and performing in multiple touring bands.
Teresa Bielecki, Digital Minister & Director of Christian Education and Faith Formation
Teresa Bielecki has been active in our church in various ways since 2012. In 2020, she was instrumental in creating our Prerecorded Virtual Services when we paused our in-person worship. As Digital Minister, Teresa facilitates website updates, worship livestreams, social media, and other aspects of our virtual footprint. In 2021, Teresa assumed the role of Director of Christian Education and Faith Formation working with our incredible Board of Christian Education in creating programming for children and families within our church and town.
Nancy Magnuson, Secretary
Nancy Magnuson has served as our church secretary since 2004. In this role, she warmly greets visitors and guests coming to the church on business and assists by directing them toward the proper individual, board or committee which can help with their requests. Nancy also keeps the congregation updated on church events via the church newsletter and emails. She prepares bulletins for Sunday services, funerals and weddings; and prepares correspondence for the pastor. Nancy spent four years in the military as a secretary and later graduated with an Associate Degree in the Legal Secretary field. Nancy has lived in Lebanon since 1999 when she settled here with her husband and two sons. She and her family have been members since 2000.
Audrey-Anne Pothier, Nursery Child Care
Audrey-Anne joins us with a love for working with young children! She has had many years of working with young children in the Homeschool Program at Waldron’s Studio 88, as well as working as assistant teacher at Villaris of Mansfield Dojo. Audrey-Anne is certified in babysitting and CPR. She is excited to engage young children in the Nursery during church services as well as assist in the Sunday School classroom.
Gabe Wurst, Audio/Visual Technician
Gabe Wurst joined us in 2022 as our Audio/Visual Technician. In the wake of Covid, we expanded our in-person and virtual worship experience and Gabe joined our staff to run Livestream and Sound during our church services. Gabe is an accomplished musician and actor and his skills enhance our worship service both in our sanctuary and on-line.
