Rev. Aidan Myers Kelley, Pastor
A native of Stoneham, Massachusetts, Pastor Aidan began serving at Woodridge in September 2024. He is ordained in the United Church of Christ and is a graduate of Boston University School of Theology. Aidan also received a Masters of Education in School Counseling from Providence College in May 2019. Prior to joining the staff at Woodridge, Aidan served as the Associate Minister at Mystic Congregational Church in Mystic, CT.
Aidan is married to Kathryn Kelley and is the father of Abraham and Louisa. He and his family live right here, in Katie’s hometown of Cranston, where Katie teaches high school Italian.
Aidan is grateful to be a part of Woodridge Congregational Church, where he has the opportunity to dive deeply into the questions and mysteries of our faith and what it means to be human with people of all ages. He believes in the power of shared stories, humor, and a sense of wonder to spirit our walk with Christ. He is always looking for tennis partners, loves movies and games, and jumps at the slightest excuse to grab a cup of coffee.
Email — 401-942-0654 (office)
Eric Van Dervort, Music Minister
A native of Ohio, Eric earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Kent State University, and completed advanced coursework in Choral Conducting from Case Western Reserve University. His conducting teachers have included John Rutter, Margaret Hillis, Robert Shaw, Vance George and Robert Page. Eric serves as Artistic Director for the West Bay Chorale. He also enjoys conducting the First Baptist Church of Wickford’s Annual Messiah Sing and community outreach concerts to benefit the North Kingstown Food Pantry and Grace English School in Assam, India. Eric is a proud rescuer of Greyhounds.
Barbara Stifano, Administrative Assistant
Barbara joined the staff of Woodridge Church in 2024 and is a longtime member of Woodridge.