Rev. Seth Wispelwey - Interim Pastor
Reverend Seth Wispelwey (he/him) is a pastor, organizer, educator, and non-profit consultant. He was raised in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he and his family also lived for the past six years. 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. Most recently, he’s spent the past few years 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. Seth’s spouse Tracy is also an ordained UCC minister working for the national office of the denomination. They have a 9 year old daughter and three large dogs. Seth holds a B.A. from The University of Virginia and a Master’s in Pastoral Ministry from Boston College.
Reverend Seth Wispelwey (he/him) is a pastor, organizer, educator, and non-profit consultant. He was raised in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he and his family also lived for the past six years. 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. Most recently, he’s spent the past few years 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. Seth’s spouse Tracy is also an ordained UCC minister working for the national office of the denomination. They have a 9 year old daughter and three large dogs. Seth holds a B.A. from The University of Virginia and a Master’s in Pastoral Ministry 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 has been a member of Rincon since 2014 prior to being employeed by Rincon served two years as Chair of the Worship, Music and Arts ministry team and baked home made bread for communion at our 10:45am worship service. She feels very blessed to be part of such a fun, caring, and open congregation. She loves to scrapbook and make greeting cards. She also crochets and has joined our Prayer Shawl ministry.
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 has been a member of Rincon since 2014 prior to being employeed by Rincon served two years as Chair of the Worship, Music and Arts ministry team and baked home made bread for communion at our 10:45am worship service. She feels very blessed to be part of such a fun, caring, and open congregation. She loves to scrapbook and make greeting cards. She also crochets and has joined our Prayer Shawl ministry.
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