Great people work here!
Rev. Dr. Michael W. Galica Pastor Mike Galica joined the Congregational Church of South Hero in November of 2025. He is passionate about connecting the church and community together, helping Christians bear witness to God’s new creation in which all people are loved, welcomed, and have their needs met. His Master of Divinity is from Salt Lake Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry with a Missional Leadership focus is from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Mike’s doctoral project explored an understanding of evangelism based in an invitation to a welcoming Christian community as a response to an increasingly Post-Christian context. He and his wife, Michelle, have two furry “children”: Izzy (black labrador mix) and Archie (white indoor cat).
Margaret Nowak began working at the church in 2004. As office administrator she is responsible for a wide variety of managerial, technical, clerical and support tasks. Margaret is the face of CCSH, creating a welcoming environment for those visiting and reaching out to our church.
Born in Vermont, her journey has included college graduation in the 1970s, marriage, three children and now grandchildren. Margaret has resided in seven states with a varied career in clothing/textiles, stay at home mom, Scout leader, school volunteer, retail, banking, and eventually a return to Vermont as a caregiver for her mom. She enjoys vegetable gardening and cooking, reading and sewing . Recognizing the importance and need for community of family, friends and church, Margaret is dedicated to promoting the missions and goals of CCSH.
Boards that organize our Church
Different groups are responsible for day to day operation and maintenance, philanthropic efforts, worship, financial stewardship and Christian Education. We serve 3 year terms on Boards of Trustees, Deacons, Missions, Christian Ed & Treasurer. Anyone may attend a board meeting. If you wish to talk about something pertinent to that board, contact the board chair to be put on the agenda. Your thoughts & concerns are always important!
TRUSTEES: Chair, Dolf Wirsing
Meetings are usually the 2nd Sunday each month after worship.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Chair, Leslie Desrosiers.
Meetings are the 2nd Sunday of each month at 8a.m.
DEACONS: Chair, Gretchen Patterson.
MISSIONS: Chair, Tim Bryan with Barbara Purinton (co-chair)
Meetings are usually the first or second Monday of the month in the afternoon. Contact Tim or Barbara for confirmation.
Active Committees within our Church
- Stewardship Committee
- Investment Committee