Reverend Dr. Pat Kriss became our senior pastor in 2012. She holds a holds a Doctor of Ministry from Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. She also holds two Master’s degrees from Yale Divinity school: Divinity and Sacred Theology.
Pastor served for two years at the North Adams (Mass.) Congregational Church, and was previously a Yale Divinity intern here at First Church. A 35-year member of the United Church of Christ, Pastor Pat’s background includes over 30 years in nonprofit administration and fund raising.