Jennifer W. Reed

Pastor Jen lives in Vassalboro with her husband, Kevin Reed. They have two adult sons, Seth and Benjamin.
      Jen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management from Thomas College in Waterville in 1988 and a Master of Divinity degree from Bangor Theological Seminary in 2013. She completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and a 40-hour training program as a Law Enforcement Chaplain through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
Before entering parish ministry, Jen spent 16 years with Kraft Foods, where she served as a Sales Representative and Territory Manager. Her experiences in business, leadership, and relationship-building continue to shape her approach to ministry and community connection.
Jen has served as a Local Pastor in several United Methodist settings, including six years at Unity United
Methodist Church and seven years at Centenary United Methodist Church. She also served for four
years as the Executive Director of Common Unity Place (C.U.P.), a ministry in partnership with Centenary
UMC focused on strengthening community connections and supporting those in need. Jen finds
relaxation in gardening and painting with acrylics.
    Pastor Jen is grateful for the opportunity to continue walking alongside God’s people, to share in ministry, and to discover together where God’s Spirit is leading .