About Emmaus

Drawing on the heritages of our denomination, the United Church of Christ, Emmaus seeks to be a place where people can come to be...

• refreshed and strengthened in our daily lives;
• in the company with others who are seeking the presence of the Love of God and wanting to make that Love tangible for themselves and others,
• stimulated into new ways of thinking about the place that the Divine and the Gospel of Jesus Christ have in our lives,
• expanded into new ways of thinking about ourselves,
• comforted, challenged, and empowered in our liberal, progressive, spiritual tradition.

Emmaus United Church of Christ is an open and affirming congregation.

Reverend William T. Federici, Senior Minister

Reverend William T. Federici was born in Brooklyn, New York and as the son of a New York City newspaperman grew up with the world at his dinner table. A graduate of Wagner College, Bill worked in public & community relations and communications for the former Brooklyn Union Gas Company. Bill earned his Masters of Divinity degree at Princeton Theological Seminary and was ordained in the UCC in 1991. He has done advanced work at the Yale Divinity School. Bill served as Assistant Pastor at The First Congregational Church of Greenwich in Old Greenwich, Ct. and came to Emmaus as Senior Minister in 1999.

Greg Bloy, Interim Director of Music

Greg, Emmaus' Associate Director of Music, is currently serving as Interim Director of Music.  He brings his unique talent on organ, piano and recorder to Emmaus. In the time Greg has been with us, he has become a joyous and enjoyable presence, adding a certain spirit and touch to each service. As interim, Greg is leading the adult choir and service music for all worship services. With a permanent Director of Music in place, Greg will return as the Associate Director of Music supporting one Sunday a month for our Communion service. Listen to some of Greg's recordings.

Russ Carlton, Director of Church Administration

The Director of Church Administration combines three office functions -- Adminstrative Assistant, Building Use Coordinator & Liaison to Renters, and Sunday Concierge.

All aspects of Emmaus' administrative and scheduling life, including HUGENS, should be referred to Russ. He will be working closely with all Board Chairs, other staff members, our renters, and is always available to assist members and friends.