Anny Moreira

Jun 13, 2023 | Staff

Anny Moreira is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She moved to California in 2019 with her mom and cat. She is a student at UC Berkeley majoring in cognitive science with a certificate in entrepreneurship. When not in school or at work, Anny enjoys knitting and biking. By...

Stacey Keane

Jun 8, 2023 | Staff

STACEY KEANE MINISTRY INTERN Stacey Keane, Candidate for Master of Divinity at Boston University, is Central’s Ministry Intern in 2023. She is a Member in Discernment for Ordination in the United Church of Christ and has been working at First Church Ipswich, UCC...

Michael Hamill

Aug 2, 2022 | Staff

MICHAEL HAMILL MUSIC DIRECTOR Michael Hamill, M.Ed, has served as organist and music director at Central Church for many years. Career highlights include recitals and concerts as organist or conductor at Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, England; Melk Abbey, Austria;...

Lauren Olson-Sidford

Aug 2, 2022 | Staff

LAUREN OLSON-SIDFORD CHRISTIAN ED. DIRECTOR Lauren welcomes children of all ages to join our Christian Education programs here at Central Congregational! As a life-long church worker in both education and music, Lauren is glad to be back working at a church her family...

Kathleen Melanson

Aug 2, 2022 | Staff

KATHLEEN MELANSON OFFICE MANAGER Before joining the staff at Central Church in 2021, Kathleen was a project manager, working with non-profits and public healthcare organizations. Her teams and clients appreciated her ability stay calm and take the panic out of their...

Reverend Dr. Christopher Ney

Aug 2, 2022 | Chris, Staff

REV. DR. CHRISTOPHER NEY PASTOR The Rev. Dr. Christopher Ney was called to serve as Central’s pastor in August 2009. With more than twenty-five years of ordained experience, he has served congregations in Massachusetts and New York City. He has served as a community...