Our Church Pastor, Ministers, and Leaders
Sharon Sargent, Pastor
In July 2022, we welcomed our new pastor, Sharon Sargent. A graduate of United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, with a Master of Divinity degree, she is a licensed local pastor in the United Methodist Church. Additionally, she has completed coursework in Healing Touch Spiritual Ministries through The Institute of Spiritual Healing & Aromatherapy. (http://www.ISHAhealing.com)
Pastor Sharon has been appointed to serve both the North Salem United Methodist Church in Salem, New Hampshire, and the Arlington Street United Methodist Church of Nashua, New Hampshire. Born and raised in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, she received a BS in Chemistry from Fitchburg State College and worked for many years in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology and Medical Device Industries before answering the call to serve God and the people of God. Sharon has three adult children and ten grandchildren. She lives with her mother who is still living independenty at the age of 102.
Ellen Bosch, Music Director, North Salem (NH) United Methodist Church
Ellen has 40+ years of experience as a choral director, pianist, teacher, and vocalist. Her choirs have performed with the National Symphony in Washington DC, and at various venues in Boston, Montreal, Williamsburg, New York, and Orlando, culminating in a 2014 performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She has performed with the Tanglewood Choir in Boston, Manchester Choral Society, Somerville Choir, and as a select member with the One City Chorus in Boston.
Ellen has a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of New Hampshire (vocal performance and music education), with graduate studies in vocal performance at the New England Conservatory.
Jay Rose, Lay Leader
Jay, a Navy Vet who lives in Pelham, NH with his wife, Linda, is a vital and delightful part of our fellowship at the NSUMC. Being 67 years old and raised in a Methodist church, Jay is truly an asset to the NSUMC. Jay has also been an inspector for Weights and Measures in Haverhill Mass for the last 20 years. Jay and Linda have 5 children, 12 grandkids, and 2 great granddaughters. Without a doubt, Jay is a man of many talents with lots of energy, and is simply an all-around great guy to know!