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STAFF
Rev. John R. Hogue, Minister and Teacher
The Rev. John R. Hogue and his wife have relocated to Wiscasset from Rumford Maine in the Black mountain area. Starting September 1st, 2025, Rev. Hogue is the settled minister at First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. He will serve 3/4 time in Wiscasset and will continue to serve 1/4 time at the UCC church in Mexico, Maine. While in Rumford for the past several years, he and his family have enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation, with a mountain brook not far from their home. Now they look forward to life on the Midcoast and the opportunity to kayak! Rev. Hogue also enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, gardening and woodworking. He prefers to be known as Rev. John rather than the more formal Rev. Hogue, so if you meet him, go ahead and make a friend.
Rev. John is married to Veronica, and they have three sons. Their oldest is Daniel who is married to Megan and have a 24 month old Granddaughter Iris. Their son Isaac is a chef at Lovell Maine restaurant. Their son Nethanel lives in Rumford and works at Brick and Stone restaurant in Rumford.
Rev. John looks forward to utilizing his skills in fundraising , leadership , building teams, mission work, strengthening people’s faith development , social justice , building Open and Affirming strengths and above all, being in the ministry of presence in people’s lives. In terms of preaching, Rev. John uses storytelling as a method of teaching along with humor and utilizing the scriptures into modern day context. As Pastor, John believes the following leadership style is one of the following: encouragement, listening, engaging in the community and helping define our ‘why’ into the next chapter of ministry. It is critical to remember that we are All on the journey together, and that no matter who we are and where we have come from, God loves us. Rev. John proclaims that you are welcome at First Congregational UCC of Wiscasset!!
, Organist/Choir Director
Ms. Mary McKinney, Sexton
Mary began serving as our church's sexton in 2011. She keeps our church looking it's best as she cleans and cares for our building! In addition to her work here, she works for Lincoln County as the Custodian. Mary is also a member of our church and serves on the Christian Education Committee. Mary, and her husband Jon, are the proud parents of Vivian, and reside on Westport Island.
Hilary Atwood, Church Office Admin.
Hilary came to FCCW in January of 2026. Her basic duties include being responsible for sending out the weekly Chimes, producing our bulletin for worship each Sunday, keeping up with Rev. John's schedule , as well as the church's calendar. Hilary and her family, husband Frank, a mailman here in Wiscasset, her four children, Quinn, Kiernan, Harper and Cannon who have or are attending Wiscasset schools, have lived here since December 2020. They enjoy living where they can experience and enjoy ALL four seasons, after being stationed in Texas with the Army for many years. Hilary has had the opportunity to live and travel to many places, but feels Maine is their forever home. In her free time she likes to explore new places in Maine, and try local cuisine. Her kids keep her busy with their sports, music lessons, and school activities. Hilary volunteers for the WMHS Boosters when she can, and is often the first person to offer to bake something for a bake sale. Hilary looks forward to meeting anyone she hasn't had the pleasure of already meeting. Come by the church office and say hi, if you've already met her or you would like to meet her!