Hannah loves learning from and ministering with this wonderful community. Together, we can discover more just and joyful ways to live. Hannah received her Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York City and has served as pastor here since 2009. In 2022, she began writing and publishing hymn texts; learn more about her hymns at hannahcbrown.com.

Benjamin Low brings a deep love for sacred music and congregational song to his work as Music Director. Growing up in the church, he found his way into worship through music — first as a singer and handbell ringer, and later as a pianist, choral conductor, and hymn text writer. A graduate of The College of Wooster with a degree in Music Education, Benjamin has performed as a Sheri Bierman Singer Fellow with the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and studied choral conducting with Lisa Wong. He is a member of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians and a Lovelace Scholar of the Hymn Society.

Joyce serves our church community in a few different ways. As director of the Youth Group, she brings over 20 years of experience in both parenting and college chaplaincy to bear on her work with young people as they search for meaning, ask big questions, and navigate life’s ups and downs. With a passion for engaging faith in the world around us, Joyce organizes service opportunities, field trips, and other faith formation activities that invite young people to contemplate Jesus’ teachings of radical hospitality and love for all without exceptions. Joyce also facilitates adult enrichment opportunities for the congregation that explore spiritual topics, deepen relationships, and foster understanding, empathy, and action on behalf of marginalized people. Joyce also coordinates congregational care by communicating with lay volunteer helpers, organizing outreach, and visiting with folks in person to provide pastoral care.

Stephanie is excited to be the Director of Children Ministries and share her passion of faith development with all those young at heart. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies from Defiance College and a Master’s Degree in Christian Education from Andover Newton Theological School. Stephanie served as the Director of Christian Education in Westborough for the last 12.5 years and is looking forward to many more years at WCUC. Her passion is leading children and youth to help them in their faith journey. She spends most of her time with Chad, her husband of 9 years, and their cat Maizy.

Melissa Tustin is a passionate believer in the healing power of inclusive community. She is also a mother of three, an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and a lover of Zumba. At WCUC, she works with Sunday Fellowship, a ministry of worship and friendship for people of all abilities.

Nan AK Gibbons is a music teacher, composer, artist and writer living in central Massachusetts. Nan also directs Shir Joy Chorus, a Jewish community chorus based at B’nai Shalom in Westborough. She teaches at Groton Farm School, Joy of Music Program, Nashoba Montessori School, Seven Hills Foundation, and Minuteman ARC. She taught chorus and arts integration for 12 years in Worcester’s Public Schools for the Metropolitan Opera Guild. Nan has a Masters of Education in Music and a Masters of Arts in Theology, Worship and the Arts.

Since 2008 Judy has provided a friendly welcome to all who contact the church. In addition, she manages the office and building, assists with communications including bulletins and newsletters, and coordinates and schedules the use of church spaces by congregation members and outside groups and individuals.