Our Staff
FPP Staff, with the direct assistance of church leaders and members, carry out or direct much of the day-to-day administrative and operational work of First Parish. You will find them to be vital forces in carrying out our church mission. Their relentless energy and determination is contagious.They welcome your feedback and assistance.
Staff can be reached by calling (508) 747-1606 or emailing them directly.
Staff offices are located in our Parish House, which is located to the left of the stone church (beyond the circle).
Staff can be reached by calling (508) 747-1606 or emailing them directly.
Staff offices are located in our Parish House, which is located to the left of the stone church (beyond the circle).
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Rev. Judy Campbell
Consulting Minister Rev. Dr. Judy Campbell, is an almost, not quite, semi retired UU minister who has been and continues to be a consulting friend to the Plymouth UU congregation.
She holds a PhD in the Arts and Religious Studies and has served in local parishes and in the wider district for almost 30 years, and she writes mysteries. |
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Emily Browder Melville
Director of Music Emily Browder Melville, Music Director, has been involved with community music making for over 30 years. As a voice teacher, board-certified music therapist, and former Music Together® teacher, Emily values the enduring link between music and the human heart.
In the context of Unitarian Universalist worship, Emily aims to make musical engagement accessible and enjoyable for all members of the congregation through weekly choir rehearsals, the One Big Family Chorus, Friday Night Fellowship music and movement experiences, holiday caroling parties, simplified hymn singing, and an evolving approach to worship programming. Emily has a private practice called Vocal Living, where she integrates voice instruction and somatic movement therapy. Emily has a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the Longy School of Music, performed as a soloist in Boston-area opera companies, recorded a close-harmony jazz CD with the ESP Vocal Trio, and enjoys playing piano, guitar, and flute. |
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Deb Keller Wood
Director of Spiritual Development Deb Keller Wood is a life long UU and a credentialed Religious Educator. She grew up in the Westport Unitarian Church in Ct where she participated in Neighboring Faiths(then called Church across the Street) and Our Whole Lives(then called About Your Sexuality). Deb raised her four children and began her work with UU congregations in Concord and Harvard Massachusetts chairing Religious Education committees. As a credentialed Religious Educator she has served UU congregations in Littleton and Falmouth Massachusetts for 10 years before becoming the Director of Spiritual Development in Plymouth 5 years ago. Deb was the Youth Coordinator at Star Island (L.O.A.S.) conferences for 20 years.
Deb is credentialed in Spirit Play, Our Whole Lives, and Interim Religious Education. Deb’s joy in this work comes from connecting with people of all ages. She finds magic in working with children, youth, and families as they explore their spirituality in this faith community. Spiritual Development takes place every day and Deb loves to support that growth. Deb has been teaching for 30+ years and is a Special Education teacher in the Wareham Elementary School. She lives in Carver with her spouse, her dog Bailey, cat Milo, and her chickens. She can often be found walking the cranberry bogs, painting, gardening, sailing, or or visiting the fairy village in the cherry tree glen in her yard. Her four grandchildren have been known to visit First Parish Plymouth on occasion. |
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Kifyha D. Mosley
Office Admisitrator Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Kifyha is the administrator and office manager at First Parish Plymouth UU in Plymouth, MA. She manages all the daily administrative tasks, from answering phone calls to assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and correspondence for committees as well as members. On Sundays, she works in the nursery as a caregiver. With over nineteen years experience, Kifyha has a B.S in accounting with a focus on fraud examination and taxation.
When not at First Parish, Kifyha has a business called Phoenix Rising Accounting Services which is dedicated to helping those who do not have access, knowledge, or the financial means to pay for accounting & taxation services. In her “spare time,” Kifyha is an artist who works with an array of mediums. Creating and crafting has been a part of her life since childhood. |