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Ministers & Staff

 

Interim Minister

Photo of the Reverend Joe Cherry Rev. Joe Cherry is in his second year as Interim Minister at First Parish. 

An accredited interim minister, Rev. Joe served as a transitional minister in four congregations prior to coming to Brookline. Rev. Joe has served congregations in Chicago, Vancouver BC, Dukinfield UK, Modesto CA, Cleveland OH, and Falmouth on the Cape. He is President of the Transitional Minister’s Chapter of the UU Ministers Association.

Rev. Joe lives with in Easton with his husband, the Rev. Denis Paul, who serves our sibling congregation in Peace Dale, RI. Rev. Joe’s hobbies include quilting, photography and making music

Contact: revjcherry@firstparishinbrookline.org

 

Music Director

Photo of Keith KirchoffKeith Kirchoff has been the Music Director at First Parish for nearly twenty years. He is a pianist, composer, conductor, concert curator, and teacher. He has appeared with orchestras throughout the U.S. and played in many major cities across the world. Read his full bio

Contact: keith@firstparishinbrookline.org

 

Office Coordinator

Sharon Donelan

Contact: sharon@firstparishinbrookline.org

Facilities Assistant

Jeff FogelmanJeff Fogelman (he/him) is from Brevard, North Carolina, and moved to Boston in 2009 to study at the Berklee College of Music. He graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in bass performance, and has taught and worked in the Boston area for the last 10 years. Jeff still teaches, and hopes to continue working for organizations which benefit the local community.

Contact: jeff@firstparishinbrookline.org

Custodian

Oppong SerebourOppong Serebour

Other Staff

BookkeeperAdam Berman
adam@firstparishinbrookline.org