OUR STAFF
REV. ERICA WIMBER AVENA - Interim Minister
KAREN REDANZ - Religious Education Director
REV. ERICA WIMBER AVENA - Interim Minister
The Reverend Erica Wimber Avena has been working as an Interim Ministry Specialist since 2007. In 30+ years of ministry, she has served numerous churches primarily in Connecticut. She joined Park Congregational Church in November 2024.
Rev. Erica has dual standing in the United Church of Christ (UCC) and the American Baptist Churches, U
The Reverend Erica Wimber Avena has been working as an Interim Ministry Specialist since 2007. In 30+ years of ministry, she has served numerous churches primarily in Connecticut. She joined Park Congregational Church in November 2024.
Rev. Erica has dual standing in the United Church of Christ (UCC) and the American Baptist Churches, USA (ABC). Her M.Div. (Masters of Divinity) and her S.T.M. (Masters in Sacred Theology) are from Yale University Divinity School.
DR. LAURA HIBBARD - Music Director
KAREN REDANZ - Religious Education Director
REV. ERICA WIMBER AVENA - Interim Minister
Laura has been the music director at Park Congregation Church since 2007. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the Juilliard School. She earned her Ph.D. in Music Theory and History from UConn. Laura has performed as a recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and chamber musician throughout the United States and Canada. She is the
Laura has been the music director at Park Congregation Church since 2007. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the Juilliard School. She earned her Ph.D. in Music Theory and History from UConn. Laura has performed as a recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and chamber musician throughout the United States and Canada. She is the music director at Park Congregational Church and runs the "Sundays in the Parlor" chamber music series. She also is a music professor at UConn.
KAREN REDANZ - Religious Education Director
KAREN REDANZ - Religious Education Director
KAREN REDANZ - Religious Education Director
Karen has been the Religious Education Director at Park Congregational Church since 2017. She oversees the Sunday School and Youth Group programming for Park Church's children and youth as well as the implementation of Park Congregational Church's SafeConduct Policy and Procedures.
JERIN PELOQUIN - Office Manager
JERIN PELOQUIN - Office Manager
KAREN REDANZ - Religious Education Director
Jerin has been the Office Manager at Park Congregational Church since Fall 2025.
JOE HYNDS - Sexton
JERIN PELOQUIN - Office Manager
JOE HYNDS - Sexton
Joey has been the Sexton at Park Congregational Church since 2020.