Rev. Gruhn has been in local church ministry for nearly 20 years, serving from Southern Arizona all the way to Southern Maine. He and Emily Skinner are blessed to be the parents of three wonderful children: Roan (5), Maggie (2.5), and Hadley (almost 6 months), as well as their beloved Black Lab, Sadie (not pictured, 9). In the last two years, Brian received a “new call” from God to journey with local congregations in non-traditional roles, in order to assist faith communities in acheiving particular goals that make them joyous ports of harbor for spiritual seekers in this moment in human history. It is all too easy in this moment to feel anxious and frustrated by the state of the world around us. We are called to be Disciples of the Living God, and God called us into being to show others how to LIVE even in the face of constant tragedy and escalating crises. So he is very excited to be partnering with FPFC for the next 3 years, nurturing the Spirit that is so strong in this community, that God’s dream of loving-kindness for all life will spread throughout South Berwick and beyond!
Staff
Chris Klaxton, Minister of Music
Betty Holbrook, Office Manager
Bob Roberge, Custodian/Sexton
Officers
Gayle Gary, Moderator
Kim Davis, Clerk
Damin Sutherby, Financial Secretary
Lois Miller, Assistant Financial Secretary
Charlie Putnam, Treasurer
Paul Klebaur, Assistant Treasurer
Ministries
Spiritual Development Facilitators: Dewitt Carmer & Pam Precourt
Community Outreach Facilitators: Julia Ouellette & Mark Ferrin
Administrative Facilitators: Gayle Gary & Kim Davis
There are many additional people who are movers and shakers for all things First Parish Federated. We are grateful for members of our Technology Team, After-Worship Fellowship Coordinators, Turkey Supper volunteers, and the Yankee Thrift Shoppe team members. If you are interested in learning more and possibly volunteering your time... email us!
CONTACT US First Parish Federated Church 150 Main St South Berwick, ME 03908 Phone: 207-384-4091