Minister of Music: Dick Einsel

Richard Einsel began serving as our church musician in August 2006. His extensive resume includes a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY; a Master of Sacred Music degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York, NY; organ study with David Craighead, Charlotte Gordon, Robert Baker and Nadia Boulanger, Paris, France; choral study with John Parella, Elaine Brown and Margaret Hillis; choral diction with Madeline Marshall; and piano study with Harry Watts, Eastman School of Music. He served in the US Military from 1951-1955 and graduated from the Navy School of Music, Washington, D.C. For forty years he acted as a full-time church musician, with the longest tenure at Asylum Hill Congregational of Hartford, CT (1966-2000), where he was involved in choral, handbell and youth choirs, the Asylum Hill Music Series and all facets of church life. With two additional experiences as an "intentional interim," Dick brings a wealth of experience and energy to his work with the Music Program and choirs.

 

Parish Nurse: Nancy Lewis, RN

In 2007, Nancy celebrates 50 years of a varied and successful nursing career. Following her last full-time position as Administrative Supervisor at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, she completed the Parish Nurse Program at Marquette University College of Nursing in Milwankee, Wisconsin. As Parish Nurse, Nancy assists the pastor in monitoring members of the congregation with health issues. She does no hands-on nursing with the exception of a monthly blood pressure clinic. She is an active retiree who enjoys spending time with her family, particularly as a "rooting team" for her grandchildren, and doing gardening and bird-watching. Her continuing professional involvement includes serving on the Board of the Knox County Federal Credit Union, and on the Professional Activities Committee at Kno-Wal-Lin Home Health Care.

 

Office Manager: Alison Metcalfe

Alison has worked at Rockland Congregational Church since 1986. She is a native of Scotland and holds a M.A. (Hons) in Arts (English Language and Literature) from the University of Edinburgh. Her varied responsibilities at the church are as much a ministry as a job. Alison also uses her writing, bookkeeping and organizational skills to volunteer at her home town church, library and Historical Society. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, camping and canoeing.

 

 

Custodian: George Manson

George finds working for the church to be very different from his years with ConEd, the giant Connecticut utility company, although he still uses his skills as a Master Electrician. George values the supportive congregation and small staff team. The congregation in turn values George's can-do attitude and incomparable handyman gifts. He is responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of the church building, setting up furniture and equipment for groups using the facility, and minor repairs. George works closely with the Building Amdinistration and Maintenance Ministry Team in taking care of maintenance and repairs. George and his red truck can be found at church on Sundays and most weekday mornings.