Linda Fernandes-Bailey became our Associate Minister in 2004.  Linda was ordained in our Meetinghouse in 2005 and installed as a pastor in our church during the same ceremony.  Her focus is Adult Spiritual Formation and Small Group Development.  In addition, she participates in worship leadership and shares in the pastoral ministry of our church.  Before joining our staff, Linda served for 2 years as our Student Intern from Yale Divinity School.  During that time she brought our church an Upper Room spiritual formation program called Companions in Christ, which offers a faith-deepening experience to all who participate.  Linda continues to offer Companions in Christ programs, as well as Bible studies, video series and adult retreats.

In addition to a Masters of Divinity degree from Yale University Divinity School, Linda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from Southern Connecticut State University & has completed 2 certification programs at Hartford Seminary: Christian Education and Women’s Leadership.  After working in the social work field, Linda served for 4 years as Director of Christian Education at the Bunker Hill Congregational Church in Waterbury, CT.  She has a particular interest in women’s spirituality & feminist theology.  She and her husband, Jim, reside with their two children, Shannon & Lucas, in Watertown, CT.

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