Pastor Rich
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Richard B. Bensinger (Rich)
Pastor Rich was born in Gadsden, Alabama, the son of a Methodist minister serving as a circuit rider to multiple rural churches. His father later became an US Air Force chaplain, so Rich grew up moving around the US and overseas. Following in his father’s footsteps, Rich served for 25 years in the US Air Force. He has lived in Japan, Germany, and Korea, as well as states ranging from California to Florida. Rich has served in multiple military chapels and local congregations as a Lay Speaker, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Church Treasurer, Pastoral Care provider, Care Chaplain, and Church Council Chair. Prior to Arlington Street UMC, Rich served as the Director of Outreach and Missions at Londonderry UMC. Rich received his BS from Florida State University and MS from Texas A&M University. He is currently pursuing his MDiv with Kairos Seminary and on the Ordained Elder track in the UMC. He is married to the former Rebecca Valerie Musgrave and has one daughter, Alison. In his spare time, Rich is a pilot, SCUBA diver, and avid motorcyclist. They are thankful for the calling to serve Christ by serving Arlington Street United Methodist Church. Email: pastor@asumc.org |
Currently Seeking
Music Director
The Arlington Street United Methodist Church in Nashua, New Hampshire is currently seeking a part-time Music Director. The ideal candidate for this position would be both an organist and pianist, and capable of directing choir. The candidate applying for this position should be comfortable with being recorded on video and familiar with music copyright licensing. Candidates who are organists with no choral directing experience are also encouraged to apply.
This paid position is a 3-5 hour weekly commitment. In this role, the Music Director is expected to coordinate and implement the music ministry of the church as a form of worship to enhance the spiritual life of the church. The Music Director will work closely with the Pastor to plan and lead the music ministries of the church. The Music Director would also be a participant of the worship committee. Worship is on Sundays at 10 a.m. (moves to 9:30 a.m. in summer), and the Music Director provides the accompaniment on a combination of 95-year old pipe organ and piano for this weekly service. The primary worship hymnals are The United Methodist Hymnal and The Faith We Sing. Choir practice would be on a weekday evening and/or prior to worship
on Sunday morning.
Job Type: Part-time
Contact: Pastor Rich Bensinger, pastor@asumc.org, cell:603-402-6898
Music Director
The Arlington Street United Methodist Church in Nashua, New Hampshire is currently seeking a part-time Music Director. The ideal candidate for this position would be both an organist and pianist, and capable of directing choir. The candidate applying for this position should be comfortable with being recorded on video and familiar with music copyright licensing. Candidates who are organists with no choral directing experience are also encouraged to apply.
This paid position is a 3-5 hour weekly commitment. In this role, the Music Director is expected to coordinate and implement the music ministry of the church as a form of worship to enhance the spiritual life of the church. The Music Director will work closely with the Pastor to plan and lead the music ministries of the church. The Music Director would also be a participant of the worship committee. Worship is on Sundays at 10 a.m. (moves to 9:30 a.m. in summer), and the Music Director provides the accompaniment on a combination of 95-year old pipe organ and piano for this weekly service. The primary worship hymnals are The United Methodist Hymnal and The Faith We Sing. Choir practice would be on a weekday evening and/or prior to worship
on Sunday morning.
Job Type: Part-time
Contact: Pastor Rich Bensinger, pastor@asumc.org, cell:603-402-6898
Karen Ruwisch
Administrative Assistant
Karen began working at ASUMC in February 2020 and is loving getting to know everyone. She and her husband George, relocated to Nashua from Northern Virginia to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She may be new to New Hampshire but she is definitely not new to church work, having served 13 years as church secretary/office manager in Virginia.
Karen and George have two sons and three grandchildren that bring them tons of joy and fill up their time and hearts.
Karen generally can be found in the church office from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Email: office@asumc.org.
Administrative Assistant
Karen began working at ASUMC in February 2020 and is loving getting to know everyone. She and her husband George, relocated to Nashua from Northern Virginia to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She may be new to New Hampshire but she is definitely not new to church work, having served 13 years as church secretary/office manager in Virginia.
Karen and George have two sons and three grandchildren that bring them tons of joy and fill up their time and hearts.
Karen generally can be found in the church office from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Email: office@asumc.org.
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Arlington Street UMC
63 Arlington Street Nashua NH 03063 603-882-4663 office@asumc.org Sunday Schedule Sunday School for all ages: 9:00 am Worship: 10:00 am |
