Staff and Leaders

Carter is delighted to have Sandra as our Lead Pastor. Sandra has spent more than 30 years serving churches in Illinois, New England, and Canada. She is heavily involved in leadership at the New England Annual Conference, serving currently as dean of the Provisional Leadership Academy, as well as being a certified contextual education supervisor with the Boston University School of Theology. Sandra is married to Rev. Travis Bonnette-Kim, who is currently serving in Melrose. They have two adult daughters, Amanda and Ashley.

David is originally from Uganda, moved to the United States a decade ago, and has since built a dynamic career in office and residential management. He was raised in a Christian family, and my faith is deeply rooted in biblical principles, with a passion for serving God.

He believes in the importance of kindness and empathy because it's a gift we can all offer. He is passionate about creating a welcoming and efficient environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Stephanie is excited to be the Director of Children and Youth Ministries! She has a Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College, OH, and a Master's Degree from Andover Newton Theological School. Stephanie served as the Director of Christian Education in Westborough for the last 12.5 years and is looking forward to many more years at Carter Memorial. Her passion is leading children and youth to help them in their faith journey. She spends most of her time with Chad, her husband of 8 years, and their cat Maizy.

Dr. Millie Beane was the Director of Music at Carter Church for many years and retired from the position in 2017.  However, spring of 2021, she returned and has been serving as the Director of Music once again. 

Millie directs the Chancel Choir, whose singers participate in worship every Sunday from September through June, and the Joyful Ringers, who play for Sunday worship approximately once per month.  As a choral conductor, Millie conducted concerts by the Interfaith Choir in Needham numerous times; she also directed the Seminary Singers of Boston University School of Theology for twelve years.  In addition, Millie served as a public school administrator for the Needham Public Schools, retiring in 2006.   Millie and her husband Earl live in Linden Ponds, an independent living retirement community in Hingham.  Earl sings bass in the Chancel Choir.  Millie and Earl's daughter Ruthie and her husband Reggie have twin girls, Cece and Jackie, now nine and in fourth grade.

Aaron Rosenthal plays piano and organ at Carter Memorial, where he also serves as choir accompanist. He also works as a freelance pianist, composer and arranger around the greater Boston area. One of his most frequently performed works - Voices of Terezin, a setting of children's poetry from the Holocaust - has been performed on four continents and is published in versions for mixed and women's chorus.  Aaron also writes and plays keyboards for indie pop/rock band Eddie Japan. Aaron is married to Mia Motobuchi and has two daughters, Ella and Serena.

Chuck has been a lifelong member of Carter. He grew up in Needham and graduated and went into the Army after high school. After a time he returned in 2006 to Carter and has been actively involved in various ministries and roles (trustees, lay leader, usher, etc). Since August of 2021 has been serving here as Buildings and Grounds Manager. He enjoys working with all of the groups that meet in the building and getting to say hi to all of the children and teachers in the CCC and CNS as they walk by his office.

A highlight and real passion of Chuck’s has been the opportunity to participate in the mission trips over the years (at least 15 to date) both to take the time to help others and to teach the youth the various trade skills needed at those sites.