The Rev. Lara Hoke (she/they) is a life-long Unitarian Universalist and was ordained to UU ministry on March 30, 2008. She began her settled ministry at First Church Unitarian in Littleton on August 1, 2018. Lara serves the UU Ministers Association as a Good Officer. She is on the Executive Team of the Clara Barton… Read More »

Molly has been the Music Director of FCU since December of 2013. She provides solo piano and organ music and directs the Church Choir in weekly rehearsals and services. Currently a resident of Milford NH, she frequently performs and teaches all over New Hampshire and the greater Boston area. Molly serves as a full-time Lecturer… Read More »

Thea Shapiro started as the First Church Unitarian’s Director of Religious Education on August 1, 2021. Previously, Thea served as DRE at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Andover for 17 years. During her tenure there, she led the Our Whole Lives programs for both elementary age children and junior high school youth, as well as… Read More »

Tara Kirby started as the First Church Unitarian’s Office Administrator on September 2, 2025.  In her role, she is the heart of the staff, helping to keep everything coordinated and in order. Before coming to FCU, Tara worked for more than a decade in retirement communities in an administrative capacity. She also works part-time at… Read More »

Dana Busa started as the First Church Unitarian’s Facility Manager (Sexton) on May 17, 2022. In his role, Dana works closely with our Building Committee to make sure that the building and grounds are in safe and sound condition. Dana came to us with over 35 years of experience in carpentry and general maintenance. His… Read More »