Reverend Jack Kraaz has been serving the First Church of Monson since 2023. He is an Intentional Interim Minister having served 
congregations in this role for the past twelve years. Jack has served churches in the upper midwest, Arizona, and Massachusetts.  He is well known for writing Musings, telling stories, creating change and embracing transitions. He hiked the Grand Canyon twice, rim to rim and lived in Florence, Italy. He is a resident of Northampton where he lives with his wife Sarah and dog Dave. He holds two Master's degrees, and until recent years was a practicing Marital and Family Therapist in the state of Illinois.

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