A Chat with Tony Parenti
April 11, 2025
The Rev. David R. Piscatelli was appointed as Pastor to First United Methodist Church Stamford on July 1, 2023. Pastor David is a second career pastor, leaving corporate life to heed a call to ministry in 2003. He is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore Kentucky, where he earned his Masters of Divinity. He was commissioned in 2006 and ordained in 2009.
Post seminary, Pastor David was appointed to Faith United Methodist Church in North Haven, CT where he revitalized the church by starting several new ministries. In 2014, Pastor David was appointed to Nichols United Methodist Church in Trumbull, CT where he led the rebuilding of a declining giving base while balancing the need to invest in ministry programs with strong financial discipline.
He has also served in many other arenas including, Approved Ministry Supervisor (Yale Divinity School), Chair, NYAC Board of Pension and Health Benefits; Greater Bridgeport Cooperative Parish Coordinator, and an Associated Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation.
Pastor David and his wife Holly have two adult children
Eileen Kelly is the administrative assistant at First United Methodist Church of Stamford, working in the church office for over 5 years. Eileen handles all phone and email inquiries and is the first person you’ll see when you visit the church office. She compiles all pertinent information regarding worship services and opportunities to serve and participate in the church community. She distributes that information to the congregation on a daily/weekly basis. Eileen is grateful to be of service to the members of First UMC and takes great pride in her work. If you’ve met Eileen, you know that she loves cats!
The Board of Trustees oversees and maintains all property of First Church in a manner so that the ministries of our congregation can be effective. “The Trustees are entrusted to see the proper keeping of God’s house in a way to honor God and to facilitate the ministry of the local Church.” In addition we receive and administer gifts made to the congregation and make sure all endowment funds of the congregation are managed properly.
Chair
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretary (2020)
Twanda Bowers
Teresa Hatfield
Bridgette Jean Jacques
Joe Drago
Vice Chair, Finance
Missions Chair
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Worship Leader
Worship
Membership Leader
Missions
Missions/Faith Formations
Missions
Missions
Adult Studies
Lay Leadership
Lay Leadership
Church Council
Church Council
Church Council
Pastor (Medical Leave)
Gabe Shuford has served as Music Director of FUMC for over 10 years, overseeing our 4 music programs: Chancel Choir, Festival Choir, Bell Choir, and Children’s Choir. He is also a freelance musician based in NYC. His educational background includes a Doctorate in Harpsichord Performance from Stony Brook University and a specialization in the performance of Baroque Music. Gabe excels at playing in many styles, such as jazz, blues, and pop. He also enjoys performing often with his wife Erin Hall, a cellist, singer, and songwriter.
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