Our settled pastor search is underway. For pastoral care concerns or questions, please reach out through the church office at 860-673-3996 or by email at [email protected]
Mary Scripko, Director of Religious Activities and Education Mary joined the staff at WACC in late summer, 2019, right before COVID took over our world. She loves being a part of the community at WACC and genuinely looks forward to getting to know you. Mary is in charge of Christian Education for ages 0-100, and does her best working with Outreach and Membership and Community boards to keep our church active as a congregation and within the community of Avon.
Mary originally hails from Southeastern Pennsylvania. She holds her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Performance in Viola. Mary has a passion for music and loves to integrate it into any teaching and community involvement she has. She grew up in a UCC congregation, and has always felt at home being involved with the church. Mary lives in West Hartford with her husband, Kevin, and her two sons and their cat, Elmer. Mary can be reached through the church office at 860-673-3996 or by email at [email protected].
Laura Murray Church Office Administrator Contact the Office Administrator with any bulletin or newsletter announcements at[email protected].
Ram Tysoe,Music Director Ram Tysoe is a Hartford-based vocalist, pianist, and educator. He graduated from The Hartt School with a Bachelor's degree in Music Composition, and now sings professionally with choral ensembles here in the Northeast, as well as gigs with his folk duo "Ram and Ian." Aside from the music, Ram is a huge video game nerd, has an adorably chunky tuxedo cat named Momo, and LOVES a good cup of tea. To find out about how to join choir or be involved in our music ministry, contact Ram at [email protected]
Don has many years of experience as a church musician. Churches he has served include Bristol Congregational Church, Grace Congregational Church in Framingham, and St. Patrick– St. Anthony Church in Hartford. He received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Hartt School, and has a Master of Sacred Music degree from Boston University.