Reverend Kristen J. Kleiman

Minister

Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman was called as the Pastor of The First Congregational Church UCC Bristol, CT in the fall of 2008 and began her ministry here on January 1, 2009.  Previously, Kristen was the Associate Pastor at Wapping Community Church UCC in South Windsor, CT from 1999 through 2008.

Kristen has her Masters of Divinity from Boston University School of Theology, and her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Psychology from the University of Michigan.  She also has a Certificate in Youth and Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary.

Kristen and her husband, Stuart, were married in 2011 at The First Congregational Church.  They have one son and two cats.

Kristen is a life-long member of the United Church of Christ and has felt called to ordained ministry in the local church since the age of 18.  She preaches and believes that there is a place for all people within the Christian community, a place for them to be nurtured body, mind, and soul and a place for them to share their God-given gifts.

Her first interview with the pastor search committee was “love at first sight” and not just because they served cheesecake.  Kristen knew that this was a community that loved God, followed Jesus Christ, and was ready to transform the world with Christ’s love.

If you would like to know more about the ministry of The First Congregational Church or meet with Kristen in person, please call the church office to schedule an appointment.