Staff and Leadership
Rev. Stephanie Shute Kelsch, Minister
We recently celebrated the retirement of our much-loved minister, Rev. Stephanie Kelsch. Rev. Stephanie served the church for twelve years following a 36-year career teaching high school English and public speaking. She will be greatly missed!
We are currently in search for our next minister. Stay tuned for more information!
Leigh Baltzer, Coordinator of Religious Education
Leigh Baltzer, our Coordinator of Religious Education, has two masters degrees - Elementary Education from Bridgewater State University and Film & Television Studies from UCLA. She has worked for many years with young children - in both formal and informal settings. She is thrilled to incorporate her love of puppetry with teaching children at Second Parish.
You can contact Leigh at cre@secondparish.org
Mark Slawson, Organist and Music Director
Mark Slawson earned a bachelor’s degree in music composition from Union College in Schenectady, New York, as well as a master's in early keyboards from New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. This year is Mark’s 31st as music director and organist at Second Parish where he directs and accompanies the choir and instrumental soloists and performs in a variety of concerts.
His contact information is music@secondparish.org
Sandi Smith, Office Administrator
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Sandi Smith has been organizing Second Parish for over 25 years, is instrumental in running our annual Arts Festival, and has become a trusted friend to members. When not at Second Parish, she can be found at her shop, Artisans in the Square, in downtown Hingham, or playing with her three granddaughters.
You may contact Sandi at office@secondparish.org
Lay Leadership
Second Parish is governed by a democratically-elected Leadership Board, nominated and elected by the congregation
for three-year terms. Our current leadership positions are listed below.
Leadership Board, 2025-2026
Ardith Wieworka, Chair
Robyn Charbonneau, Religious Education
Mark Deveau, Property
Gayla Godby, Special Events
Peggy Mosher, Social Outreach
Baba Shetty, Finance
Susan Weisenbeck, Worship & Music
Carly Wilks, Membership
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