February 12, 2017 Dear Church Family, On behalf of the Church Council, the Transition Leadership Team has worked to guide the process for selecting new pastoral leadership following the retirement of Pastor Andrea. The Annual Report describes the work we did together to select Chris Mereschuk as our Acting Pastor. Now we must address the path forward toward a new settled pastor.…

On Jan. 1, 2017 Rev. Andrea Ayvazian retired as pastor of Haydenville Congregational Church. Many people spoke at the party after the service. The choir sang a favorite of Andrea’s. Marcia Gomes wrote a song for Andrea and Jen Matias read the following poem which she wrote for the occasion. For Andrea By Jen Matias Arms outstretched, embracing us all, You have walked with us,…

  It is with great enthusiasm (and tremendous relief!) that we share the news that Rev. Lindsey Peterson has agreed to join our staff as the Transitional Director of Children’s Church! Some of you have had the chance to meet Lindsey over the past couple of months as she has attended worship, and we hope that you will get to know her…

Dear Church Family, As the members of the Transition Leadership Team, we want to thank everyone who participated in some way last fall in planning Pastor Andrea’s Good Goodbye celebration and in the thoughtful and prayerful selection of Chris Mereschuk as our Acting Pastor. A special thanks to Trish LaFreniere for heading up the party planning. The Transition Leadership Team met with…