THE DIACONATE

Senior Deacons
Lynn Hildreth and Jerry Simmons

Deacons
Ruth Boutilier
Joe Bowker
Barbara Daverin
April Goss-Baker
Lynne Hildreth
Susan McLay
Tammy Poetter
Donna Ricarte
Jerry Simmons

The Diaconate assists the Minister in the work of the Church and the care of the Parish. Deacons strive to be especially mindful of others and of those in need of spiritual guidance and encouragement. They also visit and help, as needed, the people of the Church and others who are in want, are troubled, sick, shut-in, or faced with emergencies.

Next to the Minister, the Diaconate is responsible for conducting the services and providing for the Sacraments and assisting in their administration. Deacons are both confrontive and supportive of the Minister. The Deacons fill the pulpit during ministerial absences. They confer with candidates for church membership. They review and recommend adjustments to the membership lists. The Diaconate and the Trustees jointly appoint the Nominating and Pulpit Committee. Up to 12 Deacons can be Voting Members.

For information, contact Senior Deacons Lynne Hildreth and Jerry Simmons at deacons@firstcongo.org or leave a message at the Church Office (978) 667-8433.

Being a Deacon requires Church Membership.

First Congregational Church
18 Andover Rd.
Billerica, MA 01821
Phone: 978-663-8433
Pastor: Rev. Katherine Adams