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Pastor Rev. Mark Milligan was Called by the congregation on Sunday, October 30 to serve as our settled pastor. Mark and Kathy moved to St. Johnsbury in mid-November. Mark began preaching at South Church on Sunday, November 27 - the first Sunday of Advent.
Read Mark's Welcome Letter to the congregation here: November 21, 2011 Contact Pastor Mark: 802-748-3315, revmark@southcongregationalchurch.org Video Link: Pastor Mark's Candidating Sermon, October 30, 2011
Music Director Phil Brown, has a Bachelor of Music from Boston University and over 40 years experience leading music ministry in Vermont churches. He began his ministry at South Church in 1983 and currently directs the Chancel Choir, the South Church Handbell Ringers and Bells Angels. Phil believes strongly in engaging the congregation in worship through hymns, anthems and responses that are theologically sound and musically excellent. His goal is to provide music ministry opportunities for all members of the community. Phil teaches voice and guitar lessons and performs as a tenor soloist. Outside of the church he is an adjunct instructor in music at Lyndon State College and manager for St. J. Jazz where he directs and performs with Swing North Big Band, Maple Leaf Seven and the Danville Town Band.
Contact Phil Brown: 802-274-5240; e-mail: stjmusic at sover.net YouTube Links: Wade in the Water, Goin' Home, Vimeo Links: Bach: Christmas Oratorio at Peacham Church (Phil sings the tenor solos)
Organist / Accompanist Marie-Hélène Bélanger received her Masters degree in 2001 from the University of Montréal. In 2004 she earned a Professional Studies Diploma from the Mannes College of Music in New York. Marie-Hélène provides inspired and sensitive music for worship on the piano and organ. She also accompanies the Chancel Choir and various soloists. She is an active recital soloist and chamber musician who, since 1995, has devoted herself to teaching. Marie-Hélène directs the Green Mountain School of Piano in South Woodbury. She also teaches piano at South Church two days a week.
Contact Ms. Bélanger: 802-456-7035; e-mail: mhb at marie-helenebelanger.com Video link: Ave Maria - les Soeures Belangers
Secretary Barbara Hill has served as South Church Secretary since 2006. She manages the church office Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to noon. Barbara came to us from a long career serving St. Johnsbury's legal community. She produces all of our church communication including The Steeple newletter, weekly worship Bulletins and congregational letters. Barbara also oversees the chuch calendar and is the first point of contact for people and organizations wishing to use the church building for meetings, functions and concerts.
Contact Barbara: 802-748-3315; email: scc3315@myfairpoint.net
Web Master
During the summer of 2011, Phil Brown designed and constructed this new web site for South Church. Now, in addition to his responsibilites as music director, Phil maintains the web site. He works with Barb and Pastor Milligan to keep the site current and interesting. Video resources for the site are provided by Bill Vinton. Phil is always interested in your comments, suggestions for improving the site or ideas about what should be included. Contact Phil: 802-748-3315; e-mail: scc3315@myfairpoint.net
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