About Rev. Richard W. Hughes, Pastor

Rev. Richard W. Hughes has been pastor of the Huntsville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church since May, 2009.

Rev. Hughes answered the call to the ministry in1967 and along with his wife, Marcia, moved from his hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky to McKenzie, Tennessee to attend Bethel College and pursue his education. He graduated in 1970 with a degree in Sociology.

He was ordained into the ministry in October, 1970, and began a career of serving God through the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination. He has served churches in Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Illinois and Alabama.

Rev. Hughes has served in many capacities on the Presbyterial, synodical and denominational boards and agencies of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

About Rev. DeNelle Stotser, Director of Music 

DeNelle began her love for music starting piano lessons with her grandmother at the age of 3.  She later studied through elementary, high school and college with Leon Frank in Nashville, Tennessee.  Graduating from college, she married Don, her career Army officer, and they traveled the world for 30 years.  During that time, DeNelle continued her passion for music, ministering in many local churches, chapels and community musical projects.  In 1979, Don was assigned to the Huntsville area where he retired in 1983.  Since coming to Huntsville, DeNelle has served in several churches, became a licensed minister, is an active member of Huntsville Music Study Club, and teaches piano and voice.  If time permits, she loves to write,arrange music and paint.  She and Don are blessed with two daughters, four grandchildren and one great grandson.  DeNelle is so thankful for all the opportunities the Lord has allowed her to experience, and for the continual love, mercy, grace and protection she and her family have enjoyed.  God is good!