BETHEL — The Rev. Dr. Timothy LeConey will become the 31st pastor of the West Parish Congregational Church UCC on Tuesday, Sept. 8. His first day in the pulpit will be Sunday, Sept. 13.

LeConey, originally from New Jersey, received his undergraduate degree from Drew University, followed by a master of divinity degree from Andover-Newton and a doctorate from Bangor Theological Seminary.

Prior to accepting the call to West Parish, he served as pastor of the First Congregational Church of Fryeburg for 10 years. Prior to that he was the associate pastor of the First Congregational Church in Essex Junction, Vt. While at the Fryeburg church, he served as chaplain for the Life Choice Hospice in North Conway and Ossipee, N.H.

LeConey lives in Fryeburg with his wife, Mary, and sons, Liam, a college student, Ben and Evan.

West Parish Congregational Church, located on Church Street, is an open and affirming church that welcomes all persons to participate in the work and worship life of the church.

For more information, contact West Parish Congregational Church, PO Box 23, 37 Church St., Bethel, ME 04217; office, 207-824-2689; pastor, 207-824-2688.