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First Church is an historic yet vibrant church located in the heart of Winthrop, Massachusetts. Tracing its origins back to 1817, First Church has been sharing the Good News of God's love for over two hundred years. Today, we are known for our welcoming and inclusive worship services, a strong public presence through efforts like our Thrift Shop and community dinners, and our friendly community where each person is valued.
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Leadership
You may contact any church staff or leader through email - firstchurchum@gmail.com
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John Melick, Pastor (he/him/his)
Pastor John was appointed to First Church in 2020, after serving churches in Tennessee, Georgia, and Ohio in the areas of worship music and youth ministry. He graduated from Belmont University with a degree in music composition in 2008, and received his Master of Divinity degree in 2019 from Vanderbilt Divinity School. His academic work focuses on the intersection of worship/liturgy and social justice, and his hobbies include songwriting, Irish traditional music, long-distance running, and taking walks around Winthrop with his dog Archie and his wife, Eveleigh.
Pastor John was appointed to First Church in 2020, after serving churches in Tennessee, Georgia, and Ohio in the areas of worship music and youth ministry. He graduated from Belmont University with a degree in music composition in 2008, and received his Master of Divinity degree in 2019 from Vanderbilt Divinity School. His academic work focuses on the intersection of worship/liturgy and social justice, and his hobbies include songwriting, Irish traditional music, long-distance running, and taking walks around Winthrop with his dog Archie and his wife, Eveleigh.
Minister of Music, Rev. Dr. William H. Bergquist
Rev. Dr. William H. Bergquist began his first church as organist at the age of 9 years old. He grew up in the Swedish Lutheran Church. Dr. Bergquist lives in Manchester, NH with his son Russell. A member of the American Guild of Organist and the Fellowship of Saint John the Evangelist, Dr. Bergquist has performed on several famous organs in the United States, including the Municipal Organ in the City Hall Auditorium of Portland, Maine, and four of the finest organs in New York City, Manhattan's Riverside Church, Avery Fischer Hall in Lincoln Center, Cathedral of St. John the Devine, and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Rev. Dr. William H. Bergquist began his first church as organist at the age of 9 years old. He grew up in the Swedish Lutheran Church. Dr. Bergquist lives in Manchester, NH with his son Russell. A member of the American Guild of Organist and the Fellowship of Saint John the Evangelist, Dr. Bergquist has performed on several famous organs in the United States, including the Municipal Organ in the City Hall Auditorium of Portland, Maine, and four of the finest organs in New York City, Manhattan's Riverside Church, Avery Fischer Hall in Lincoln Center, Cathedral of St. John the Devine, and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Lay Leader, Cheryl Charles
Office Administrator, Louise Warwick
