Reverend Averill hails from Winsted, CT, and her journey includes an upbringing in Northwestern CT, Wales, Scotland, and the Orkney Islands. Coming by her profession honestly, Reverend Averill was born into a family of ministers. Her parents are both ordained and her father now serves a church here in Connecticut. Her late grandfather went to… Read More »

Matthew Valenti, Director of Music Ministries at Center Congregational Church, is an educator, performer, composer, arranger, and conductor   He was a graduate of Hartt College with a double degree in violin and voice. Matt has taught all disciplines and all grades in the public schools of New Britain and Torrington, Litchfield, Colebrook and at Avon… Read More »