Since 1859 when the first group gathered to worship in Gorham, 41 ministers have led our church.  

Most recently Rev. Dr. David Smith (interim) from 2011 to 2013; Rev. William Jones from 2013 to 2022; and Rev. Gerry Tilton,   transitional pastor, from 2022 to her death in 2024.

After Rev. Tilton's passing, our pulpit has been filled by Rev. Joyce Scott, Rev. Cindy Petrie, Rev. Gordon Rankin, Conference Minister of the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ, and lay leaders.

Geraldine Disbrow Tilton, affectionately known as "Gerry" or “Gram” passed away on July 10, 2024, in North Conway, N.H., surrounded by her family. Gerry was born in Binghamton, N.Y., on Dec. 14, 1937, to Clarence and Viola Disbrow. She moved to the Mount Washington Valley in the 1960s, quickly fitting right into the area. She lived a life marked by kindness, devotion and service to the community. Gerry dedicated 25 years as a secretary to the Josiah Bartlett Elementary School. Many have spoken of how she was such an important part of their childhoods and have fond memories of her during their formative school years. She also served as a minister in many different roles for over 20 years. You could say she wore many hats. She spent countless hours every year laboring to make the best blueberry crisp which could be found at the church booth at the Fryeburg Fair. She was also a Justice of the Peace, Notary and had her own daycare while her children were young. She was a fierce advocate for victims of domestic and sexual violence and was an integral part of the creation of the Conway division of the organization Starting Point. Known for her caring nature and ever present willingness to lend a listening ear, she was often called an earth angel by those who knew her. Her love for the Lord was profound and she set an example of it every day. She found pleasure in the little things in life such as crossword puzzles and bird watching; both reflecting her peaceful and thoughtful nature. She leaves behind her legacy of kindness and service and will be cherished and remembered by all that knew her. Her family will especially miss her unique home made coleslaw as it was always a crowd favorite and requested at all family gatherings. 

Preceded in death by her husband of 22 years Richard Tilton; daughter Colleen Allen; grandson Ethan Allen; and stepson David Tilton. She is survived by her son Craig France and his;

Miryam Margaret Hammond was born July 15, 1942 and passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025 in hospice care.  Rev. Hammond was ordained to Christian Ministry at First Congregational, United Church of Christ, in Longmont, Colorado by the Northeast Association of the Rocky Mountain Conference, UCC.  She was the Pastor here at The Gorham Congregational Church from 1998-2006; she was also the Pastor at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Westminster, Maryland, from 2008-2014, when she retired. 

Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Miryam studied at Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois, graduating in 1963.  After ministering to congregations throughout the United States, she retired to Longmont, Colorado. 

She is survived by her sons Nathaniel Hammond and Andrew Hammond and her daughter Gabriele Hammond, as well as granddaughters Samantha Hammond, Victoria Hammond Fitts and Ivy Hammond.  Her one great-grandchild was her beloved great-grandson, one-year-old Fennec Fitts.  The family will be spreading her ashes around Rocky Mountain National Park just outside of Estes Park, Colorado, her most favorite place to go in the last 10 years of her life.  Miryam was 82 years old.