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Meet Our Staff and a Few of our
Volunteers
The ministries of Mathewson Street United Methodist Church are guided by a two- member pastoral team comprised of Rev. Aida Irizarry Fernández and David Clyle Morse. They receive the Spirit-inspired assistance of many members of the congregation, a few of whom are introduced to you here. The Rev. Dr. Aida Irizarry Fernández  The Rev. Dr.
Aida Irizarry Fernández
was appointed to Mathewson Street United Methodist Church in August of
2008. Between 2000 and 2003, she served the Metro Boston North
District; and from July 2003 until coming to Mathewson Street, the new She
was ordained as an elder in the Southern New England Conference in
1991, and was
previously the Associate Council Director in the Northern New Jersey
Conference. She served a total of eight years as the District
Superintendent of the Metropolitan Boston– Rev. Irizarry
received her Doctor of Ministry degree from New York Theological
Seminary in
1997, and her Master of Social Work and Master of Divinity from the Her
previous experience includes pastoral ministry in She
was reassigned for a second term to the boards of directors of the
General
Board of Global Ministries and the National Urban Strategy Committee.
She also
served as one of the past quadrennium directors for Born
in Rev Irizarry loves to play, read,
sew, watch good movies and enjoy nature. David Clyle Morse
Mr. Morse earned a bachelor's degree in
music from the University of Hartford, and has a Masters of Divinity
from the Boston University School of Theology. To hear a sample of Mr. Morse's exquisite
playing, click here: Ave Maria
(Johann Sebastian Bach/Charles-Mare Gounodo). This song is
one of 14 on his CD, available out our Church
Store, entitled Music at
Mathewson, Vol. I: Music of the King
of Instruments. Throughout the
year, Mr. Morse offers an inspiring performance the third Thursday
evening of the month as part of Providence's "Gallery
Night." emails: ******************
Paul
C. Medici, Program Coordinator at MSUMC, attended Our Lady of
Providence
Preparatory Seminary and then went on He has worked extensively in HIV Case
Management both in On Fridays, Paul
helps with the PICA Community Meal program, and can usually be found
in
the foyer
greeting and assisting folks as needed. Paul also coordinates the staffing of
volunteers for
various programs, including Gallery
Night
pmd33med@yahoo.com ******************
Al Seguin and his wife Doris have been
faithful and giving members of MSUMC for more than 5 decades. He has
been on the MSUMC's Board of trustees since the 1970s and has chaired
it several times over the years. He has also been our Building Manager
for more than decade, and we have relied upon him to maintain our
heating and cooling systems, as well as to handle all the little -- and
occasionaly big -- emergenices that can and do crop up with a building
that was erected in 1951. We are blessed by his extensive
knowledge, hard work, and deep love for our church.
emails: aws26ri@cox.net *****************
Audie
Jennings and her husband Bill have been members of She holds a
B.S. and M.Ed. from Audie
volunteers her time and energies throughout the year, and we are
blessed by the intelligence, creativity, and wit that she brings to so
many of MSUMC's community events and activities.
emails: audie.jennings@cox.net
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David
Clyle Morse
serves as Minister of Music and Discipleship. He is a renowned pianist
and organist, directs the Chancel Choir, and provides member care in
visitation and
faith development through small group participation. He is
the creator of our Kids-on-Keyboards music ministry. This project
brings elementary school children to the Church where Mr. Morse leads
workshops on the sound and science of organ music. Private tutorials
are arranged for children and adults. Concerts performed by Mr. Morse
and guest organists are part of the festivities.
