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Meet the Reverend Robert E. Duebber The Rev. Robert E. Duebber was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated with a B.A. from Bowling Green University in northern Ohio. He spent two years as a welfare caseworker in Cincinnati before attending Andover Newton Theological School in Boston, where he received his Master of Divinity degree. Bob was ordained at the First Congregational Church of Bloomfield, CT where he served eight years as the Associate Minister in this 1,000 member suburban Hartford church. Thereafter he has served UCC congregations in Jamaica, Queens, NY; Falls Village, CT; The First Congregational Church in Marion, MA and The Thompson Congregational Church in Thompson, CT. He is currently the pastor of The First Congregational Church of Westminster in Massachusetts. Bob and his wife Diane are very involved in church life and the community here in Westminster. His interests include architecture, water gardening, carpentry and the creation of computer photograph programs. He and his wife enjoyed renovating their former home, a 200 year old farmhouse known as Pair-A-Dox Farm, which they named for their two dachshunds. What Others Say... “...The following qualities are not only at the core of Bob's ministry, they are his core: • A sense of peace that can come only from his undeniable faith that God is there/here and will provide; • Practicing a healing ministry unifying not only body, mind and spirit, but also us, one with another and God; • An envoy of God's goodness and love as seen in his very being which lights up with awe and wonder as he witnesses another of God's miracles whether it be the birth of love, as seen in a newborn or new beginnings; • A willingness to struggle/wrestle over issues of direction, relationships and faith; • A spiritual and artistic creativity that reflects God's grace, elevates the human spirit and reminds us of the beauty and unity of God's creation; • An inclusive and action oriented ministry that transcends the walls of the church, denominations, and age groups.” Also: “...Bob radiates an infectious love of God and is someone who inspires trust, warmth and caring in others. People feel safe with him and want him there in a crisis or other times of need. He is rock solid dependable, like Horton the Elephant. Bob creates an environment in which people can connect with the deeper longings and truths of their own hearts. He loves people for who they are, while gently challenging them to maturity. Bob impresses, not in a showy way, but in his genuineness, sensitivity and empathy for others as well as his unquestioned personal and spiritual integrity.” |
| “True Christian living evolves out of life lived within the life of the Church. Within the church we discover and grow in our understanding of God's love for us, we find spiritual renewal and guidance in the worship of God, healing for our bodies, minds, and broken spirits, and power to respond to God's call to take an active part in shaping our world.” Bob Duebber |
