Our Staff
Our Senior Pastor, Bill Trench, loves preaching and teaching. His sermons emphasize the practical connections between the Bible and daily life. He is an avid cyclist and enjoys long rides through the Rhode Island countryside. Bill graduated from Wesleyan University and received his Master of Theology and Ph.D. degrees from Boston University. Dr. Trench is typically in the office Monday through Thursday mornings, as well as several afternoons each week. You can drop by or make an appointment by calling the Church office, 884-4221.
In case of emergency, Pastor Trench can be reached at home at 884-6895 (cell phone 481-7080).
Carol Reale, our
Pastor of Christian Education and Family Ministry, enjoys a close rapport with the children and adults in our Sunday School and Youth Programs. Her Children’s Moments at the 10:00 a.m. service engage both the children and the congregation in the Bible lesson for the day. Carol comes from a background in music and theater, which she has found to be very helpful in developing creative ways to interpret faith for our children. Carol Reale,
Pastor of Christian Education, can be reached at the Church on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
From September through June, Cheryl Martin, our Office Manager and Bookkeeper, is in the office from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Summer hours are 9:00 a.m. to noon. The telephone number is 884-4221, and there is voice mail to catch your call if no one is available. Our e-mail address is egumc@aol.com.