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Pastor Rich


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Richard B. Bensinger (Rich)
Pastor
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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.
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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
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We Need You!
Arlington  Street United Methodist Church is looking for an accompanist for our Sunday morning worship.  One service at 10am (9:30 am during Summer). You are involved in choosing the hymns you will play, and your choice for Prelude, Postlude, and Offertory.  We don't need a long resume of accomplishments, just a desire to be a key contributor to our Sunday worship.

Email:  pastor@asumc.org or call Pastor Rich at 603-402-6898.
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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.
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​Email:  office@asumc.org.


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

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