First Congregational Church of Litchfield
Staff & Leaders

  • Hannah Ackley

    Hannah Ackley
    Children's Ministry Coordinator

    Hannah serves our church in a volunteer staff position. In particular she focuses on Children’s ministry and has many talents in such. She went to Nyack College for an undergrad in Youth and Family Studies, and has had much experience in leading children and adults to deeper relationship with Jesus. She enjoys the outdoors, loves her family and friends deeply, and enjoys inspiring others (particularly through writing).

  • Janet Hauer

    Janet Hauer
    Office Administrator/Bookkeeper

    Janet joined the church in 1995, started part-time as the bookkeeper in 1997 and began working full-time in 2005. She enjoys walking, reading, gardening and swimming. Janet has two grown children, Maxx and Emma, and a beautiful grandson, Jayden.

  • Bradley Bergfalk

    Bradley Bergfalk
    Senior Pastor

    Pastor Brad and his wife, Roxi, moved in December 2015 from Omaha, Nebraska where he served as the Transitional Lead Pastor of First Covenant Church. Pastor Brad has also served as pastor of Community Covenant Church in Eagle River, Alaska and Covenant churches in Washington State, New York and New Hampshire. Brad is an avid hiker, reader, and enjoys good conversation over nice cup of tea.

  • Dylan Ackley

    Dylan Ackley
    Christian Education & Youth Ministry Director

    Dylan and his wife, Hannah, recently moved from Dutchess County New York to serve as the CE and Youth Ministry director at First Congregational. Dylan went to Nyack College for an undergrad in Youth and Family Studies. Before getting a BS in Youth and Family Studies, Dylan received his AS in Communications for filming. He enjoys making short films, hiking, video games, and most of all board games!