Staff & Hours
Rev. Dean LeFrancois
Pastor
Plymouthpastor@uccplymouth.org
At a Special Congregational Meeting held on August 24, 2025, the Rev. Dean
LeFrancois was called to be the next settled pastor of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ by unanimous vote. He will begin work on Monday, September 15 with his first Sunday leading worship being September 21. Let’s give him a big warm welcome!
David Williams
Music Director
musicdirector@uccplymouth.org
David Williams came to PCUCC in March 2018 as our interim director, and then became the settled director in August 2018. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him.
David was the choral director at Harbour Choral Arts Society in Massachusetts 2010-2016, manager of the choral department at Dale Music Company 1998-2006, music director at Eastport United Methodist church in Maryland 1997-2006, music director at First Congregational Church UCC in Swanzey, NH 1995-1997, music director of the Monadnock Youth Orchestra in Keene, NH 1993-1997, and assistant Conductor in the choral department at Keene State College 1991-1992.
David has done numerous ACDA , AGO, and ASO conducting workshops and symposia.
We are delighted to have David at PCUCC to direct our choir and music program. He is building partnerships with Plymouth State University music department and the NH Music Festival in addition to creating a yearly concert recital program held at the church. Music is very alive and well at PCUCC.
David Williams
Music Director
musicdirector@uccplymouth.org
David Williams came to PCUCC in March 2018 as our interim director, and then became the settled director in August 2018. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him.
David was the choral director at Harbour Choral Arts Society in Massachusetts 2010-2016, manager of the choral department at Dale Music Company 1998-2006, music director at Eastport United Methodist church in Maryland 1997-2006, music director at First Congregational Church UCC in Swanzey, NH 1995-1997, music director of the Monadnock Youth Orchestra in Keene, NH 1993-1997, and assistant Conductor in the choral department at Keene State College 1991-1992.
David has done numerous ACDA , AGO, and ASO conducting workshops and symposia.
We are delighted to have David at PCUCC to direct our choir and music program. He is building partnerships with Plymouth State University music department and the NH Music Festival in addition to creating a yearly concert recital program held at the church. Music is very alive and well at PCUCC.
Melanie Dixon
Office Administrator
Office Hours
Mon 9-1, Tue 9-1, Wed 9-1, Thu 9-1, Fri 8-12
office@uccplymouth.org
603-536-2626
Melanie Dixon has been an active member of PCUCC since 2023. She is a member of the choir and Music Committee and occasionally serves as pianist and organist in worship. After a health-care administration career and raising children in Louisiana and Texas, Melanie relocated to New Hampshire to be near family.
Melanie also serves as Patron Services Manager at North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse in Lincoln and has just returned to acting in Community Theater. She lives in Plymouth with daughter Victoria, son-in-law John, daughter Grace, Argos the great dane and two kitties, Vader (all black, of course) and Calsifer (orange tabby).
Jennifer Byam
Director of Faith Formation
faithformation@uccplymouth.org
Jennifer Byam is originally from Massachusetts where she attended a Congregational Church and served on the Diaconate and Library committees. She recently moved to Plymouth, New Hampshire and is excited to be the Director of Faith Formation since 2021.
Jennifer went to Gordon College where she majored in Early Childhood Education and graduated with a Master’s of Arts in Teaching. She has spent her career as a Montessori teacher in Lower Elementary and Early Childhood classrooms.
Jennifer enjoys teaching the children each week for Sunday School using the Spark Curriculum along with crafts and songs that accompany the theme of the lesson. She works with the Faith Formation Committee to plan church family events and community service projects.
The children have opportunities to participate in the Sunday services. They can be an acolyte, participate in the Children’s Message, share what they have been learning in Sunday School, sing a group song a few times a year and participate in Children’s Sunday.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, walking and reading.
We are currently hiring for an interim Accompanist/Organist. This could become a permanent position for the right candidate. Click here to learn more!
Contact Us!
Church Office Hours
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Call (603) 536-2626
Email office@uccplymouth.org
Address
4 Post Office Square
Plymouth NH 03264
Mailing Address:
PO Box 86
Plymouth NH 03264