We are now free to talk about our new pastor at the Guilford Community Church. Her name is Elisa Lucozzi, and she is currently pastor of the United Community Church of St. Johnsbury, VT. In addition to her pastoral experience she has had 20+ years working as a dean of students at Lesley College in Boston, MA and has also been an advocate for victims of sexual and domestic abuse. Her M.Div. is from Andover-Newton Theological Seminary. The Search Committee was drawn to her presence, her vitality, her spiritual commitment, her concern for social justice and the way she related to each member of the committee. She will move to the area in August, and her first Sunday will be September 6th. She and our present pastor, Lise Sparrow, will serve concurrently for the month of September, while Lise "shows her the ropes." Lise will then attain her well-deserved retirement in October.
Elisa led the "virtual service" on May 24th. You can watch it - go to YouTube, search "Guilford Community Church" and scroll down to May 24, 2020. Ellen and I led the opening hymn and our picture is what you see on the "cover" of the video.
A warm welcome Elisa and to her spouse, Roseann!
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| Roseann (left) and Elisa giving the children's story on May 24th |
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| The Rev. Elisa Lucozzi leading the service on Zoom, May 24th. |
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