Meet Our Staff

 Mr. John J. Dulina, IV, is the Director of Music and the conductor of all of the choirs at the church.  Mr. Dulina has performed and conducted across the United States, Canada, and Italy. Formerly the Music Director at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury, CT, under his direction, the Adult Choir was invited to sing in Rome Italy for a public concert a high Latin Liturgy and in particular for Pope John Paul II. His talents cover a wide range of music from Gregorian Chant to contemporary compositions.  He has conducted and performed major works of the masters including Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Vivaldi, and Stainer.

John also currently serves as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Greater Falmouth Community Chorus. John can be reached at musicmas@firstcongfalmouth.org.

 Danielle Dallis currently resides in Wareham and has a full-time job as a Microbiologist at a top biomedical company. She is actively contributing to individualized cancer research for patients worldwide. Danielle has continued to work her full-time job along with taking on duties as the Director of FCC Kids. Succeeding in multiple jobs at the same time is nothing new to her. 

Danielle’s past experiences include work in Woods Hole for the Marine Biological Laboratory as well as roles such as a Teaching Assistant and a Long-term Substitute in the Barnstable Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology from Maine Maritime Academy (2006) and a Master of Science in Environmental Policy, which she earned in 2018. Her life's journey includes her baptism in the United Methodist Church, an upbringing and education in the Roman Catholic Church, attendance in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, helping with bake sales at the Greek Orthodox Church, and Director of FCC Kids since November 2021.

Danielle can be reached at fcckids@firstcongfalmouth.org. 

  Lisa Jo Rudy washed ashore in Falmouth in 2007 and is proud to be part of this historic community.  Lisa is a professional writer, photographer, and educator who works with and for major publishers, non-profits, and universities across the United States. Her involvement with the First Congregational Church began when she brought her family to Christmas services and her son Tom, an autistic adult with a great musical flair, fell in love with John Dulina's performance on the organ.  Tom took lessons with John for several years and was thrilled to play Christmas carols during the young peoples' services on Christmas Eve for two years running.  During that same two years, Lisa, her husband Peter Cook, and her whole family were thrilled to climb the steeple with Rev. Drury and visit the historic Revere bell.  Lisa and Tom joined the church several years ago, though Lisa is also involved with the UU Fellowship here in town.