The Federated Church of Hyannis

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*** The next All Committee Meeting will be on second Wednesday of September. ***
Sept 8, 2010.

Church Staff

John Terry
The Reverend Dr. John A. Terry was ordained in the United Church of Christ at his home town of Cleveland, Ohio, in 1970. He and his wife Elise began their work at the Federated Church in the fall of 2006. They have two sons; Charles who lives and works on the Cape and Eli who is serves in the air Force. John is a graduate of Defiance College, Andover Newton Theological School and New York Theological Seminary. He has served churches in New York, Cleveland, Atlanta and New Hampshire. John enjoys golf, gardening, reading, hiking and hanging out at home with the family and their White West Highland Terriers.

Marilyn Lariviere - Director of Christian Education
Marilyn Lariviere has worked in the field of youth ministry and Christian Education since 1970 both as a volunteer and as Director of Christian Education and Youth Minister. A native Cape Codder, she and her husband Edward have four children, 10 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Marilyn served for six years on the World Day of Prayer USA National Committee , and served as the National Ecumenical Celebrations Chair for Church Women United. She is also an avid quilter, and enjoys playing wordscraper on Facebook. As President of Church Women United of Cape Cod, she established a retreat for teenaged girls in 1992. This Annual event, known as YCWU (Young Church Women United), is held at Craigville Conference Center and has been a source of spiritual enrichment for the many teenagers and adults who have participated. Currently serving as President of the Cape Cod Council of Churches, her interests include prison ministry and working with Youth StreetReach, a program involving youth with the homeless.

Dr. Susan Godoy - Pianist
Kristy Kerins - Director of Music/Organist, Bell Choir Director

Elise Terry - Office Administrator
Office Administrator, member of the Senior Choir, Bell Choir, and a volunteer with the “Bridge to Hope” program mentoring women in prison. She grew up in White Plains, NY and studied voice at the Westchester Conservatory of music. Elise’s passions are her family, her Westies, the Red Sox, music, crossword puzzles and decorating.

Ed Paron - Sexton
Ed Paron and his wife Kate have been married for 22 years. They reside in Marstons Mills with their son Kyle who is a student at Barnstable High School. When not at his part time job at Stop and Shop, Ed enjoys spending time with his family and friends, clamming and fishing.