Loving God and loving neighbor is the call that guides my life. I believe with my whole being that all—and I truly mean all—are welcome into God’s grace and unconditional love. No matter who you are or where you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome and affirmed here.

My understanding of God is shaped by the life and teachings of Jesus—one that calls us to expand our boundaries of love, justice, and inclusion. At NCC, this means cultivating a community where questioning is encouraged, diversity is celebrated, and faith is expressed through acts of compassion, service, and worship.

After earning a Master of Divinity from Bangor Theological Seminary, I completed 400 hours of clinical pastoral education at Mercy Hospital and Portsmouth Regional Hospital. In 2014, I was ordained by the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ and have served as pastor of Newmarket Community Church (NCC) ever since.

Living my faith through tangible action has always been essential to my calling. Over the years, I’ve led numerous service trips, both locally and internationally, including annual trips to Guatemala with Project Salud y Paz to support health and education initiatives in rural communities.

In Newmarket, I’ve been grateful for the opportunity to contribute to community life in meaningful ways, serving as a founding member of the Newmarket Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, co-leader of Newmarket Cares Day, and past board member of the Newmarket Business Association. I’ve also served as chaplain to Scouting Troop 200 and was honored to be named Newmarket’s Community Leader of the Year in 2018.

Currently, my service extends through board leadership with NAMI New Hampshire and the Highs & Lows Tour for mental health awareness. I’m honored to have had the opportunity to help  NCC become a Recovery-Friendly and Mental Health-Friendly workplace and house of worship, and fully open and affirming of all people, including our LGBTQIA+ community—work that reflects our deep commitment to inclusion, compassion, and wholeness.

At my core, I seek to build bridges, break down barriers, and remind people they are deeply loved by God—not because of who they should be, but because of who they are and who our God is. Whether through pastoral care, advocacy, or simply being present in life’s hardest moments, my hope is to cultivate spaces where grace, dignity, compassion, and belonging can take root.