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Rev. Josh's life journey has exposed him to a wide spectrum of thought, compelling him to create spaces of greater unity among diversity. He has served as an Associate Pastor in the Assemblies of God & United Methodist Church, as Youth Director in the American Baptist Church, as Senior Pastor at an Independent Christian Church, and as a Co-Pastor of an Inter-denominational Church in Illinois and in Brooklyn. Throughout his career and education, he has lived at the intersectionality of both the Christian and LGBTQIA+ communities, instilling him with empathy to love God and people without exception. Josh earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies from Moody Bible Institute and his Master of Divinity from Garrett Theological Seminary.

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David is currently on the faculty of Boise High School, and previously taught for six years at Caldwell High School, and one year at Sedway Middle School in Las Vegas. His Bachelor of Music Education is from Idaho State University, and he is an active member of The American Choral Directors Association, The National Association for Music Education, The Idaho Music Educations Association, and Golden Key International Honour Society. David was named the Teacher of the Year for both Caldwell High School and the Caldwell School District for the 2012-13 school year, and was nominated and selected as one of twelve Choral Directors of Note in the January/February 2014 issue of Choral Director magazine. Along with his experience with traditional choral repertoire, David has great interest in ethnic/world music.

Derek comes to us after serving as Organist and Choir Director for our sister UCC church in Pocatello, and providing music for worship for the Unitarian Universality Church in Pocatello, and other churches needing music for weddings and funerals. Derek has accompanied a variety of choirs and ensembles, and is experienced in playing piano, organ, and harpsichord. He graduated with his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Idaho State University, and has his own jazz quartet. he way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Paula Weitemier joined the Tintinnabulators in 1984 under Lori Conlon and became their Director in 2000, following Bonnie Dufty. Under her leadership, the choir has expanded from 3 to 5 octaves. Paula and the choir attend Handbell Musicians of America workshops, and she has studied bell directing with renowned conductors like William Payn and David Weck. In 2005, she led a mass bell choir for Boise Music Week's Church Night. The Tintinnabulators also recorded a segment for the movie Paradise (2013), though it was cut from the final version.
Paula, a Licensed Professional Counselor, began music at age 5, playing piano, clarinet, and joining her school band. She has sung with The Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale since 1987 and studied piano with Patricia Nelson and voice with Linda Berg. Paula and her husband, Ken, have four children, all handbell players, and three grandsons. Active members of Boise First since 1978.

Leah Kantrowitz moved to Boise in August from Las Vegas, Nevada, and is a freshman at Boise State University. In high school, she worked for various institutions across Las Vegas as an audio technician. Leah is excited to contribute her skills to the Boise First Congregational United Church of Christ. She is also involved on the BSU campus as a member of the Honors College, the Residential Housing Association, the Jewish Student Union, Alpha Omicron Pi, and AstroTAC. In her free time, Leah loves to read literature, play on her Nintendo Switch, listen to a variety of music artists (Taylor Swift is her favorite!), and explore everything Idaho has to offer

Derek comes to us after serving as Organist and Choir Director for our sister UCC church in Pocatello, and providing music for worship for the Unitarian Universality Church in Pocatello, and other churches needing music for weddings and funerals. Derek has accompanied a variety of choirs and ensembles, and is experienced in playing piano, organ, and harpsichord. He graduated with his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Idaho State University, and has his own jazz quartet. he way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

2025 Church Council

Moderator: Jim Girvan

Vice-Moderator: Jessica Aston

Clerk: Janel Blount

Treasurer: Jeff Woodworth

Financial Secretary: Melissa Lane-Hostetter

Co-Chairs of Deacons: Ginni Neil & Carol Stirling

Co-Chaisr of Christian Education: Jen Nelson & Yvonne Georgeson

Chair of Stewardship & Finance: Polly Franz

Co-Chairs of Justice, Witness and Mission: Tracy Cochran & Erika Oaas-Syms

Co-Chairs, Worship Arts: Georgia Girvan & Ashley Howell

Chair, Buildings and Grounds: Ian Barkley

Chair, Business & Personnel: Martin Mayo

Chair, Pastor Relations: Brody Aston

Members at Large: Liz Roberts & Richard Mussler-Wright