The Rev’d Holly Hartman began serving as Deacon at Old North in January 2023. Ordained a Vocational Deacon in 2012, she is a graduate of Andover Newton Theological Seminary with a master’s degree in Christian Education. Her first career was as an occupational therapist with a degree from the University of New Hampshire.

Deacon Holly previously served at Christ Church, Needham; Grace Church, Everett; and Emmanuel Church, Wakefield. In addition to parish ministry, she has served on the diocesan staff as a Missioner for Global Partnerships. Her passion for ministry includes engaging/discerning/forming parishioners in mission, which she views as crossing boundaries to engage with people in another context, whether it be local or global.

At Old North, Deacon Holly co-lead a year-long Sacred Ground racial justice and reconciliation program. She partners with the vestry and lay leadership in identifying mission outreach opportunities. She co-teaches monthly church school programing for children and youth.

Deacon Holly lives in Needham in the home she shared with her late husband Lester, who was a beloved member of the Old North community. They have two adult daughters and a young grandson. Their family enjoys vacationing in Maine, especially at Higgins Beach in Scarborough, south of Portland.