Archive for Church Staff

Julie is our Finance Administrator. She joined the First Parish staff in 2023 after working as the bookkeeper of The Portland Club in Portland, ME. Julie also works part time as a landscape gardener.

Sarah is our Office Administrator. She is originally from Scarborough, Maine and has a B.A. in Theatre and Religion from St. Olaf College and two Master of Arts degrees.

Jane Hagness joined the staff in 2017 as Minister of Music. Jane is a conductor, organist and lyric soprano.

Francesco serves FPC as our Associate Pastor. Francesco was born in northeastern Ohio. Beginning a career as an elementary school teacher, Francesco taught for 12 years, ending his teaching career in the high school classroom.

John is our Senior Pastor. He began his ministry in Brunswick in October, 2021. He has been a United Church of Christ pastor for 10 years.