Old South
First Congregational Church of Farmington, Maine
United Church of Christ
Meet Our Staff
Minister & Pulpit Supply
At this time, we do not have a settled minister; we joyfully work together to offer worshipful Sunday mornings, engaging programming for kids and adults, and compassionate care.
Each Sunday, you'll see a member or friend of Old South in the pulpit; we are a congregation of many thoughtful, insightful people! We also have talented guest speakers from the Maine Conference, United Church of Christ, in the mix.
If you need to speak with a minister, please call our church office at 207-778-0424.
Phyllis Pederson: Administration
Phyllis Pederson, our church’s office assistant, grew up on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has lived in Maine for over 34 years and enjoys exploring Maine’s many land conservancies, spending time with family and friends, and working for the Old South church family.
You can reach Phyllis at Phyllis@FarmingtonUCC.org
Mindi Worthley: Organist
Our organist, Mindi Worthley, joined the Old South staff in 2023. Music has been an integral part of Mindi's life since an early age, when she began to play the piano. When she was 16 years old, she studied organ under Dorothy Olgivy at this same organ.
Gretchen Legler: Pastoral Care
Gretchen Legler provides pastoral care to our church family and community. She has served as chaplain at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, Maine. Gretchen holds a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard and is the author of numerous books, including, most recently, Woodsqueer: Crafting a Sustainable Rural Life.
As she explains, "Pastoral care doesn't just have to happen in times of crisis and the stories shared don't have to be those of profound suffering. The challenges of everyday life warrant pastoral care as well. For me, the role of the pastoral care provider is to offer confidential listening, emotional and spiritual support, and prayer for those who desire it, in whatever setting is needed--whether that be a cozy church office, a coffee shop, a care facility, your own home, or a hospital."
Morgen Hall: Youth Director
Morgen Hall is a multi-talented mom of two who is so excited to start in her new role as Director of Children and Youth Ministry! She grew up going to Old South, finding a spiritual home there in the children’s choir, pageants, service projects and youth group. She moved to NYC to attend school at Columbia College, earning her BFA in comparative literature in society, as well as a Masters in adolescent English Education from Fordham University. Morgen taught high school English at Alfred E Smith High School in the Bronx for 8 years until she decided to pause her career and focus on her growing family, eventually moving back to her beloved hometown in 2024. She loves momming and the spinoff endeavors of teaching toddler music and dance and farmsteading, but is completely moved to help propel the spiritual community of young people grow and serve at Old South and beyond. Her passion for the outdoors, wonder, arts and social justice will be evident from a critical and service oriented angle to her work directing the Christian education of the children and youth here at Old South.
Duncan Farley: Communications
Emma Stinson: Nursery Care
Emma Stinson is our Nursery Care provider during the school year (September - May).
Jane Parker: Choir Director
Jane Parker, choir director, grew up in New Jersey and went to college in Indiana, Kansas and Western NY.
She has lived in Maine for 43 years, where she has taught music in Farmington public schools and voice at The University of Maine at Farmington. She has directed many musical theater productions, including Godspell at Old South where she also directed the junior choir.
MODERATORS
The Moderator serves as the presiding officer of the church, leading all church meetings and guiding and overseeing the running of the church.
Currently, the Moderator position is a shared leadership team, and served by Penny Hood and Rev. Stan Wheeler.
CUSTODIAL STAFF
Contact Us
Church Office: 1-207-778-0424
Church Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
(Church office is located in the rear of the building, by the Newman Wing entrance)
235 Main Street
Farmington, Maine 04938