NGCC Staff
Reverend Judith Cooke
Pastor Judith began her ministry at NGCC on April 13 of 2015. She has been a pastor for 25 years, having served churches in Cincinnati, Newington, Trumbull, and Higganum. While she is enthusiastic about all aspects of ministry, she particularly delights in helping people use their God given gifts in meaningful ways. She enjoys writing, kayaking, and refinishing furniture.
Contact: revjcooke@gmail.com
Pastor Judith began her ministry at NGCC on April 13 of 2015. She has been a pastor for 25 years, having served churches in Cincinnati, Newington, Trumbull, and Higganum. While she is enthusiastic about all aspects of ministry, she particularly delights in helping people use their God given gifts in meaningful ways. She enjoys writing, kayaking, and refinishing furniture.
Contact: revjcooke@gmail.com
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Judith's husband, Jay, works as the Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor and Chaplain at the VA Hospital in West Haven. Since he is also an Episcopal priest, he spends many Sundays at Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford. Jay enjoys reading and writing poetry, ice hockey, and kayaking. Judith's son Jamie loves dogs, video games, and Marvel superheroes. He also is a green belt in Combat Hapkido, enjoys swimming, and socializing with his friends. |
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Diane VanSteenbergen has been the North Guilford Congregational Church Office Manager and a church member since 2007. A Guilford native, she knows just about everyone in town. Diane worked in the medical field for many years before starting her position at the church. She is happily married to husband Barry, and they have three children: Emma, Katie and Dylan. While Barry was in the USAF, they traveled and lived in Tokyo, Japan and Omaha, Nebraska, but always knew they would come back and raise their family in Guilford. Diane enjoys walking the beaches of Cape Cod, collecting sea glass, shells and rocks. Hunting for vintage Guilford memorabilia, reading, gardening and helping folks are other favorite pastimes. Contact: office@northguilforducc.org |
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Hallie Sorensen is the director of the Senior Choir, Bell Choir and Children's Choir.
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David Irvine lives for two things: music and God. As organist of NGCC, he plays the piano, the midi, the carillon, and of course the pipe organ. In addition, David sings in a choir, directs musicals, and works with disabled children. His hobbies include baton twirling and roller derby. |
Raechel Capiello is our Director of Christian Education. Raechel is a life-long Guilford girl. She enjoys the town beaches and strolling on the Guilford green. Together with her 14-year old daughter, Shayna, Raechel cares for Aunt Lucille. Their puppy, Biscuit, is a peace-loving hippie. Raechel has a background in early childhood education and child care. She spent many years as a nanny and teaching preschool.
Raechel Capiello is our Director of Christian Education. Raechel is a life-long Guilford girl. She enjoys the town beaches and strolling on the Guilford green. Together with her 14-year old daughter, Shayna, Raechel cares for Aunt Lucille. Their puppy, Biscuit, is a peace-loving hippie. Raechel has a background in early childhood education and child care. She spent many years as a nanny and teaching preschool.
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Bob Hastings is the NGCC sexton. He keeps the infrastructure running smoothly. Before joining our team he worked for Evergreen Woods. Guilford has been his home for 40 years. Bob and his wife Rochelle have been married for 42 years and have two children. When he's not working he enjoys playing golf and riding his 1979 BMW motorcycle. |