Senior Pastor Michael S. Bennett
The Rev. Michael S. Bennett was called in 2002 as the sixteenth senior pastor of the First Church of Christ in Longmeadow. After his ordination in 1986, Mike began his ministry in the United Church of Christ as pastor of the Church of Christ in Granby, Massachusetts. He then served 12 years as senior pastor of the Ellington Congregational Church in Ellington, Connecticut, before coming to Longmeadow.
A native of Seattle, Mike graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in economics. He earned his master of divinity from Yale University Divinity School, where he also met and married his wife, the Rev. Susan M. Frost. Sue is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. Mike and Sue have two children, Beth (born in 1990) and John (born in 1993), and own a home in Longmeadow.
Mike's vision for First Church includes a commitment to the church's historic traditions of excellent worship and music, engaging adult education, and service in and beyond the Longmeadow community. Mike views the Christian Church as a community of faith and practice—offering spiritual foundations and meaningful support for the people of God in their daily lives.
In his spare time, Mike enjoys reading, walking, golf, and music. The Frost Bennett family takes part in many community activities and enjoys travel-especially to visit with their extended family on the west coast.
As senior pastor of First Church, Mike serves as head of the church staff and works with the congregation's lay leadership to continue and develop the church's long legacy of faithful ministry in Longmeadow. Mike is available by appointment (567-6287) and may be reached via e-mail at msb@firstchurchlongmeadow.org.
Associate Pastor Elizabeth A.C. Boisvert
The Rev. Elizabeth A.C. Boisvert was called as Associate Pastor in July, 2009. Beth grew up in Pelham, New Hampshire. She is a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ. Throughout high school, she taught Sunday school and was involved in the youth group, youth choir and various youth trips and events.
Beth's parents are Chuck & Nancy Greenwood, who still live in New Hampshire. She has 2 sisters and and two nephews.
Beth graduated from Alfre University with a Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies and Comparative Cultures in 2004 (Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Oustanding Senior Award). She completed her Master of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY in 2008 (Karen Ziegler Feminist-Preaching Prize).
Beth enjoys quilting, sewing, crocheting, ecology and gardening.
As Associate Pastor, Beth serves as the leader of youth activities. She will lead the confirmation class and teach the pre-confirmation class approximately once a month.
