CLA Leadership Team

Rev. Randal Smith

Transition Pastor


Rev. Jarene Wilson

Worship & Student Pastor


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Jarene was born and raised in Hartford, CT. She received Jesus into her heart at age 5. Jarene began serving in her local church at age 14, and at 15 began leading worship. At 23, after a near-fatal cancer experience, she received a missions call to Guatemala, where she spent 3 1/2 years as a missionary.
While in Guatemala she attended Centro de Estudios Bí-blicos Elim (Center for Biblical Studies), where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Science and Theology. Jarene is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. Beginning as a clarinetist at age 9, she has played and studied various brass and woodwind instruments. She continued her studies at a performing arts high school and The Hartford Conservatory. Other instruments on her long roster include: piano, guitar, drums, and bass guitar. She is passionate about living a lifestyle of worship, fully committing to God’s will, and leading others in musical expression of praise and worship. Her life verse is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."She loves coffee and her Jack Russell Terrier, Jacqui-May.


  

Directors

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Gail Zaicek, Missions

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Craig Bright, Men's Ministry

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Nathan Cour, Finance

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Ryan Savage, Building

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Donald Hart, Livestream Productions

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Nidia Caraballo, Community Care & Outreach

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Patty Lamson, Small Groups

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Luz Wilson, Pastoral Care & Outreach

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Katelyn Harrington, Kids Life Director

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Ruth Rodriguez, JOY Ministry (65 Plus!) & Women's Ministry

Church Board

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Dr. Anthony Aidoo, Treasurer

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Donna McCollum, Assistant Treasurer

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Cesar Rodriguez, Secretary

Jeremiah

Jeremiah Macht

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Ashley Pereira

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Sara Sabo

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Ryan Savage

Admin Team

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Nidia Caraballo, Office Manager & Executive Assistant

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Reinado DeJesus, Facilities Custodian

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Gail Hardegen, Administrative Assistant to Worship & Student Life Pastor