Jamie is our 25th pastor. She began her ministry at First Church in November 1980. She attended Brown University and Andover Newton Theological School. Before coming to Bedford, she was an Associate Minister at the Federated Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale in Sturbridge, MA.She enjoys spending time with her husband, Craig, going to films, playing Scrabble, and visiting with friends. She enjoys walking through the Boston Public Gardens at any season of the year. She used to act in community theater and hopes one day to get back to that. She also used to garden, and is looking forward to revitalizing the Manse flower beds. Jamie also enjoys reading and playing some basic computer games. You may contact her for a number of things — pastoral needs: celebration (baptism, wedding, funeral/memorial, welcoming), grief, dealing with change, questions of faith and life, encouragement, questions about referrals for counseling, needs for material assistance; support, consultation for staff, and volunteers; ideas about programs and courses; questions about church membership; letters of reference (call first to consult about this); speaking to outside groups; connection with Bedford's Violence Prevention Coalition or Bedford Community Partnership; and questions about UCC Mass Conference, Metropolitan Boston Association, Andover Newton Theological School, Congregational Library.
The best time to call or see the pastor at the office is on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. She is of course available at other times for appointments or emergencies. Her customary “days off” occur on Monday mornings, Thursday afternoon, and Fridays.
She will end her almost 30 years of service at First Church the end of March 2010.
Sue Seeley joined our staff in August 2002.
She serves as a part-time secretary to our staff.
Her responsibilities include the weekly worship bulletin, making database entries, getting the newsletter mailed to everyone, keeping lists and our calendar updated, overseeing room rentals, overseeing our custodians, and other tasks.
For over 35 years, Loryne Koebele has shared her talents with our congregation as Minister of Music. She directs the Chancel Choir, Junior Choir, Carol Choir, Jubilee Ringers, Praise Bells, Praise and Pizza Choir, various musicals, as well as the Bedford Choral Society (a community chorus). 
We welcomed Julie Braschler to our staff in May 2007. Her role is to see that the Sunday School, Youth and Adult programs run smoothly. She recruits teachers, resource adults, program leaders, and caregivers. She provides materials for them to use and answers hundreds of questions.
We hired Susan Wingfield in July 2002 as our part-time Computer Specialist. She is responsible for our newsletters and annual reports. She also works on special computer projects for the staff, creates database reports, trains the staff on how to use their computers, software, and the church database. She also worked part-time in 2001, assisting our Nurture Coordinator with special tasks. She normally works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but adjusts her schedule as needed. For many years she has volunteered in the church office and on church boards and committees. She also continues to be our volunteer webmaster.