Certified Lay Minister

A Certified Lay Minister (CLM) is a qualified and equipped lay person who is authorized by The UMC to preach and lead worship, care for the congregation, assist in program leadership, lead small groups, or other ministries as part of a ministry team. Faith also has additional training and experience as a Pastor and teacher. 

Lay Leader, coachlemay@gmail.com

Norm has attended Wesley UMC since 1995 with his wife, Lynne, and two sons, Ben and Logan. Norm is currently on the Church Administrative Board and has served on the Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) and Trustees. For many years, he led the youth in work projects locally and on mission trips (Ohio, Washington DC, Newark NJ, VT, Maine). Norm lives in Dunbarton and works in civil engineering with Fuss & O'Neill.

Sunday School Coordinator

Hudson welcomes the children to Wesley each week either with a Children's sermon or simply an invitation to the Sunday School during the remainder of Worship. Working together with the volunteers, Hudson provides a fun and faith-based program of Bible stories and practical ways to share God's love in daily life.

Band Director

Alan has served as director of Wesley's contemporary band, Electric Praise, since 2005. Alan earned his bachelor's degree in English and communications, and an MFA in nonfiction writing from the University of New Hampshire. He is an Assistant Professor of Composition at Franklin Pierce University. Alan lives in Bedford with his wife, Molly, and their four children.

Director of Sacred Music

spapinsick@comcast.net

Susan is a professional vocalist, cantor, and voice instructor. She has been leading, planning, and organizing church music for most of her life.  She is currently pursuing her accreditation as a bedside Clinical Musician in harp and voice.  Susan lives in Bow with her husband Bob, daughter Annie, 3 dogs, and a coop full of chickens.