Elder Kelly Kotch
Pastor
Although she started her working career in a variety of management positions, Kelly felt a strong call to ministry and so she left the workforce and entered New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Kelly comes to us with valuable experience as she served for several years as the Minister to Youth and Missions Coordinator at the Hillsborough Reformed Church while in Seminary. Most recently, she served as pulpit supply at North Branch Reformed Church. Kelly shared that she was drawn to United Reformed Church by our commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive community that seeks to live out the love of Christ both within the congregation and in the wider community. She shares that commitment and is passionate about helping congregations cultivate meaningful relationships, deepen their faith, and engage their communities in ways that reflect God’s compassion and grace. Kelly resides in Somerville with her partner Dereke and his son Jaxson.
Justine Langman
Director of Music
Justine joined our staff as Director of Music in January 2020, although she has regularly played for us on Sunday mornings since September 2019. Justine is a sought-after collaborative pianist, chamber musician and teacher in the central New Jersey area. After graduating from Rutgers University in 2016 with her B.S. in Mathematics with High Honors, she was hired as a staff accompanist at Mason Gross, becoming the first person without a music degree to do so. Her former teachers include Zitta Zohar and Elizabeth Difelice, and she currently studies with Eileen Buck. She is proud to be the pianist of choice in the studios of esteemed musicians from the New York Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
MaryBeth Fanning
Administrative Assistant
MaryBeth has extensive experience in using her considerable administrative expertise while working in people-facing jobs. Before coming to United she held many positions utilizing her marketing and customer service skills. A graduate of Rutgers University (College at the time) she has been involved in marketing and communications throughout the course of her career. MaryBeth resides in Bridgewater with her husband of 38 years, Jack. They have 2 children...a daughter, Katie, a son, Jack, and a granddaughter MaryJo.
While she oversees the day-to-day operations of the church office, MaryBeth acts as a liaison to community organizations that use URC’s facilities. Mary Beth is the first person you’ll meet if you stop by our office.
Carlos Lopez
Sexton
Carlos was born in El Salvador and has been a faithful, dedicated member of our staff for over 20 years. In addition to tending to the daily upkeep and maintenance of our building and grounds, Carlos is our on-site food safety handler and general handy-man. He is also responsible for the care of vestments and sacred vessels and prepares the altar and sanctuary for our services.