Leadership
The Church Office hours are:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Tuesday & Thursday (mid-June thru Labor Day)
9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday (September thru mid-June)
Office: 978-687-1240
Staff Members
TBA, Senior Pastor
Emile R. "Mike" Boutin, Jr., Minister of Music
Roberta Jurovich, Office Manager
Cathy Gable & Denise DelMonico, Co-Treasurers
MINISTER OF MUSIC:
Emile R "Mike" Boutin, Jr, EdD, has been the Minister of Music at First Church Methuen since Sept, 2022. Mike is really passionate about the power of music as God's voice, to inspire faith and service, and to build up a community of faith. Mike is a singer, conductor, pianist, and organist, and loves choral singing and finding new ways to inspire congregational singing.
Mike has a BA in French and music from Tufts University, an MA in Ritual Studies from Notre Dame University, an MDiv from St. John Seminary, a DMin ABD from Catholic University, and an EdD from Northeastern University. He studied piano with Sr. Claire of the Trinite, SASV, Arlene Kies, Michael Kramer, and Paul Orgel. He studied organ with Leo Abbott, Lynn Trapp, and John Skelton.
In addition to his work at First Church, Mike works full time as the Asst Dean for Faculty & Student Success at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Charlestown, MA. He also is an Executive Coach, certified through the International Coaching Federation. He also holds a real estate license. Prior to his work in higher education, Mike spent 20 years as a clergy person.
Mike lives in Everett with his partner, Rich, and their cat, Pitou. In his spare time, Mike loves to cook, entertain, travel, camp, and garden.
Church Board Members
Steve Boyko, Chairperson
Josh Ferry, Vice Chairperson
Teri Padula, Secretary
Lori Bennett, Christian Education Chairperson
Rebecca Smith, Diaconate Chairperson
Scott Sanborn, Finance Chairperson
Pat King, Member-At-Large
Allan Barlow, Trustees of Properties Chairperson
Cindy Bateson, Outreach Chairperson
Kathy Romano, Stewardship Chairperson
Carol Sanborn, Membership Development Chairperson
TBA, Senior Pastor
The Chapel School
Gina Colarusso, Director
Roberta Jurovich, Office Manager