Meet our Staff
Rev. Wendy Tarry
Rev. Wendy Tarry is an ordained Congregationalist minister. Wendy holds degrees in English and Education from the University of Ottawa and a Masters in Divinity from the Queens School of Religion. She completed her field education at Union Congregational Church in Harlem, NYC and was previously the pastor of North Branford Congregational Church. Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, Wendy has made her home in Branford for over 13 years where she enjoys life with her husband Victor, their daughters Shelby and Danielle and a big, goofy dog named Samson. One of her favorite verses is from the book of James: "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." (James 4:8a) She hopes in pastoral ministry to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus and to be inspired to make a difference in the community around them.
Minister
Kate Williams
Kate is a graduate of Branford High School and grew up in the Stony Creek area. She has degrees in both history and urban planning & development. She previously worked for the Town of Branford and is the great-granddaughter of a Stony Creek quarry worker. A member of the church that she serves, she is an active volunteer and chair of the Holiday Fair. She resides with her husband and daughter in Guilford.
Office Administrator
Beth Stevens
Music Director and Organist
Beth Stevens has served as the Music Director and Organist at Stony Creek Congregational Church since 2013. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music education from Central Connecticut State University and her master’s degree, with a choral conducting emphasis, from The Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford. Beth is a music teacher and has worked with several other churches and choirs in the area. She resides in Guilford.
Dale Atkinson
Assistant Treasurer & Financial Secretary Dale Atkinson was born and raised in Stony Creek, above the bridge on Watrous Ave., a life-long member of the church & community, as were her parents, grand-parents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Dale says, “My church family helped raise me to be the person I am. I have a deep love for my church family who have helped me to grow in my faith and love of God.” Dale has been a collector and then assistant treasurer for over 35 years
SextonsMy daughters and I are the fourth and fifth generation of the Page family to be involved with this special church in Stony Creek. I have been blessed with my career of 30 years being able to visit a variety of churches throughout this state which makes this church even more special to me. I hope to continue the family tradition, for the next generation! God bless this church.