Rev. Dr. James L. Mills, Sr, Pastor

Rev. Mills attended Episcopal Divinity in Cambridge, MA, received his Master of Divinity from Boston University, and his Doctor of Ministry from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Lancaster, PA. His doctoral dissertation centered on returning citizens from long-term incarceration.

Rev. Mills grew up in the AME (African Methodist Episcopal Church). He came to Ministry as a 2nd career, being installed in the Transforming Word Cathedral in 1999. He began his association with the United Church of Christ (UCC) about 20 years ago through his work with The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries (TFAM). Rev. Mills wrote, “I have come to value and respect the UCC because it tries to live what it preaches. It has a social justice lens in which it lives and breathes as I do.”

Andrea Selig, Congregational Life Administrator

In July 2021, we welcomed Andrea Selig to our staff.   As Congregational Life Administrator,  she handles our church office administration and pastor support as well as assisting the various church ministries.  Office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Andrea grew up in York, Maine and then attended undergraduate studies in business at Siena College in upstate New York.  After school she entered the Real Estate Lending Industry and then the Real Estate Title Insurance Industry, where she facilitated real estate closings for over a decade.  Most recently, Andrea worked at a local family- owned insurance agency as a Service Specialist and Administrative Assistant.  There she supported all departments in day-to-day operations.

In 2004, Andrea and her husband Steve moved from the seacoast to enjoy the quiet country life in the hills of Wakefield, New Hampshire.  There they enjoy gardening, kayaking, snowshoeing, and spending lots of time with their fuzzy four-legged “kids”.

Cindy Eggleston, Organist and Music Director

Cindy, also known as “Miss E”, has directed the choir and been the organist since the Christmas season of 1980. She taught science to middle schoolers at the Paul School for 37 years and was the music teacher there as well for the first 11 of those years. She continues to direct SCAMP, which is essentially a community theater program focusing on students in grades 6-12, since 1977, producing a musical each spring. New members of the choir (and SCAMP) and musicians who would like to play on the occasional Sunday are always welcome. Don’t be afraid to ask.