ARC Board of Directors

Phyllis J. Leopold was born and raised in Seaford, New York where she was an active member of the Seaford United Methodist Church and very involved in school sports. Her education as a Sociology & Anthropology major at Gettysburg College included two inspiring internships, on Capitol Hill with the Congresswomen's Caucus and in NYC at Union Seminary. She holds a Masters of Divinity from Yale Divinity School, with a concentration in Ancient Hebrew Prophets and Modern Liberation Theologies. Since ordination, she has been Pastor at five Methodist churches and, between churches, on staff with non-profits: Greater New York Boy Scouts of America; NYC Partnership for the Homeless and Greater Bridgeport Council of Churches. Of her 25 years in ministry, she has served the last nine as Executive Director of ARC and during this time, was on adjunct faculty at Yale Divinity School teaching graduate students "Social Change Ministries." Bio

The Rev. Laura Westby is celebrating her 20th ordination anniversary. She has been the pastor of the First Congregation Church of Danbury since 2004. Prior to coming to Danbury, she served as a Transitional Pastor for seven United Church of Christ Churches in Connecticut.
Laura has served on the ARC Board of Directors since 2006, the Social and Services Commit- tee of the City's 10 Year Plan to end Homelessness and volun- teers with Project Homeless Connect.
Laura is an active member of several committees of the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ and has served as a faculty member of the interim Ministry Network.
Laura and her husband, Kie, are residents of Southbury. They have two Daughters: Sara, who is graduating from Brooklyn Law School next month, and Rachel, a junior at Ursinus College.
Laura and Kie share their home with two cats and the world's cutest Golden Retriever puppy. Laura's free time is spent knitting, gardening and kayaking. Bio

First Congregational Church
46 Main Street
Bethel, CT 06810
Phone: 203-743-1877

Web Site:
www.firstchurchbethel.org

Services:
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Information & Services

Rabbi Haddon has been an active member of the Danbury community for 25 years and was first elected to the ARC Board of Directors in 1999.
When asked what is one principle of faith and spirituality that carries great importance to you, he stated, "I try very hard to translate my faith in God, Israel and Torah to teaching others - to the repair of the world."
His personal decision to join ARC is based on his belief that we must all do what we can for the "weakest links" to enhance life here in Danbury.
Among the many organizations of which he is a part, he is the currently President of the Greater Danbury Jewish Federation. Bio

The Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Krasinski was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. After serving 14 years at St. Peter's-Trinity Church in Thomaston, CT he joined the Danbury community in 2009 and is currently rector of St. James Episcopal Church located at 25 West Street in Danbury
One of Rev. Krasinski's faith princi- ples is, "Jesus died and rose again so that all could be saved." Rev Krasinski believes "God made no caveats to that....all meant all."
Rev. Krasinski was elected to the ARC Board of Directors in 2010 and supports ARC's mission because he is deeply committed to reaching out to people in need. Bio

St. James Episcopal Church
25 West Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: 203-748-3561
Web Site: www.saintjamesdanbury.org
Weekly Services:
Saturdays: 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Information & Services

"Rev. Dr. Anne Coffman -- I have been the pastor of Central Christian Church since November 2009. Before then I served for almost 15 years as an interim minister throughout Connectivcut. I am married to Paul Schmidt and we have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and two wonderful granddaughters named Annabelle and Hannah.
To me the most exciting thing about the Christian faith is the power of Jesus Christ for transformation. I love being on the ARC board because Danbury is such a great city and ARC is a major part of all the good things that are happening here!
I love to read mysteries, eat choco- late, and hear funny things. Bio

Central Christian Church
71 West Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone #: 203-748-3020
E-email address:
revanne@centralchristianchurchdanbury.com Web Site: www.centralchristianchurchdanbury.com
Services: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Information &Services

Congregational Church of New Fairfield
20 Gillotti Road
New Fairfield, CT 06812
Phone No: 203-746-2865
Web Site: www.nfcongregational.org
Services: Sunday Sunday 10:00 a.m. October through July.
9:30 a.m. August and September Information & Services

Michael Marcus is past President of the United Jewish Center and a lifelong and active member of the Danbury community.
Michael has been a member of the ARC Bord of Directors for 8 years and currently holds the positions of Vice Chair and member of the Executive Committee.
In addition to ARC, Michael's community involvement includes President of the Land Trust of Danbury, Chairman of the Tarrywile Park Authority, Trustee and past Chairman of the Jewish Home for the Elderly of Fairfield, Board member of the Jewish Federation of Western Conn, Trustee and past president of the United Jewish Center, and member of the Connecticut Volunteer Horse Patrol. Bio

A native of Ecuador, Wilson Hernandez lives in Danbury and was elected to the ARC Board of Directors in 2005.
Wilson beleives that, "our world can only achieve lasting peace through justic" and made the decision to get involved with ARC's mission in order to, "be a part of those who work for peace and justice". Bio

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