Rev. Seth Wispelwey - Interim Pastor
Reverend Seth Wispelwey (he/him) is a pastor, organizer, educator, and non-profit consultant. He was grew up primarily in Charlottesville, VA, where he also lived and worked from 2013-2019 before moving to Tucson and beginning here at Rincon. Seth brings to Rincon UCC fifteen years as a grassroots organizer and executive director working with a multitude of congregations and organizations on a variety of justice issues, including farmworker rights, human trafficking, hunger, and AIDS. He specializes in helping organizations in transition, and stewarding the growth and evolution of mission and vision efforts. He spent the few years prior to joining as Rincon’s pastor mobilizing and pastoring people of faith and conscience in the work of confronting and dismantling white supremacy through direct public witness, advocacy, and education. Seth has also worked as a hospital and college chaplain. For downtime, Seth loves gardening, putting on a good record, and cooking up a storm. Seth holds a B.A. from The University of Virginia and a Master’s in Pastoral Ministry with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Boston College.
Reverend Seth Wispelwey (he/him) is a pastor, organizer, educator, and non-profit consultant. He was grew up primarily in Charlottesville, VA, where he also lived and worked from 2013-2019 before moving to Tucson and beginning here at Rincon. Seth brings to Rincon UCC fifteen years as a grassroots organizer and executive director working with a multitude of congregations and organizations on a variety of justice issues, including farmworker rights, human trafficking, hunger, and AIDS. He specializes in helping organizations in transition, and stewarding the growth and evolution of mission and vision efforts. He spent the few years prior to joining as Rincon’s pastor mobilizing and pastoring people of faith and conscience in the work of confronting and dismantling white supremacy through direct public witness, advocacy, and education. Seth has also worked as a hospital and college chaplain. For downtime, Seth loves gardening, putting on a good record, and cooking up a storm. Seth holds a B.A. from The University of Virginia and a Master’s in Pastoral Ministry with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Boston College.
Nancy Congdon - Director of Church Administration
Nancy is originally from New Hampshire and moved to Tucson in August 2012. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree from Simmons College. Upon graduating, she began her career in Human Services. Nancy then transitioned to business and worked for high-tech companies as a Customer Care Account Manager. After moving to Tucson, she began working for the American Red Cross bio-medical services. Nancy had been a member of Rincon since 2014 prior to being employed by Rincon and served two years as Chair of the Worship, Music and Arts ministry team and baked home made bread for communion.
Nancy is originally from New Hampshire and moved to Tucson in August 2012. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree from Simmons College. Upon graduating, she began her career in Human Services. Nancy then transitioned to business and worked for high-tech companies as a Customer Care Account Manager. After moving to Tucson, she began working for the American Red Cross bio-medical services. Nancy had been a member of Rincon since 2014 prior to being employed by Rincon and served two years as Chair of the Worship, Music and Arts ministry team and baked home made bread for communion.
Dr. Alexander Tentser - Accompanist
A student of piano since the age of four, Alexander Tentser, a native of Kiev, Ukraine, has studied at the Gnesin Music College in Moscow — the oldest music college in Russia —and with Professor Theodore Gutmann at the Russian Academy of Music. He has performed with New York Philharmonic violinist, Anna Rabinova, and as a guest soloist with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. He received a full scholarship for doctoral studies at the University of Arizona, received a Creative Achievement Award and won the President's Concerto Competition. He frequently performs with his wife, violinist Anna Gendler, and with the Daystar Chamber Ensemble, Duo Alexander, and others.
A student of piano since the age of four, Alexander Tentser, a native of Kiev, Ukraine, has studied at the Gnesin Music College in Moscow — the oldest music college in Russia —and with Professor Theodore Gutmann at the Russian Academy of Music. He has performed with New York Philharmonic violinist, Anna Rabinova, and as a guest soloist with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. He received a full scholarship for doctoral studies at the University of Arizona, received a Creative Achievement Award and won the President's Concerto Competition. He frequently performs with his wife, violinist Anna Gendler, and with the Daystar Chamber Ensemble, Duo Alexander, and others.
Donna McQue, Bookkeeper
Greg Swanson, Interim Choir Director
Maria Rappeport, Sexton
Greg Swanson, Interim Choir Director
Maria Rappeport, Sexton