Raymond Village Community Church is pleased to announce and welcome the Reverend Petra Smyth as the church’s new leader.

Rev. Smyth will be responsible for the leading the spiritual life of the church and the surrounding community. The call to service is effective on June 1, 2020.

“We are excited to enter this phase of our church life under her leadership and guidance,” said Church Moderator, Tom Wiley.  “Community involvement will continue to be a strong trademark of our church.”  

Reverend Smyth has 10 years of church and pastoral leadership experience. She began her career in clinical pastoral education at Maine Medical Center and completed her Master of Divinity at Bangor Theological Seminary. 

She initially entered into a covenant to serve as pastor at Waterford Congregational Church UCC and Sweden Community Church.  She comes to RVCC most recently serving as a supply pastor, Moderator at the Oxford/Union Association and as a bridge pastor for State Street Church, UCC.

“I am delighted to be part of the Raymond Village Community Church and look forward to serving the congregation with joy,” Reverend Smyth said.

Raymond Village Community Church worships through Maine Conference, United Church of Christ which features over 150 congregations spread across the State of Maine.