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May 4, 2009

Pastor named 2009 'Champion for Children'

By Tom Dalton

SALEM — The Rev. Michael Duda, senior pastor at the First Church in Wenham, will receive the annual Champion for Children award from Children's Friend and Family Services.

Duda is being honored for his lifetime of work "making a lasting difference in the improvement of the lives of children and families." The dinner is Thursday, May 7, at Kernwood Country Club.

Duda is the former executive director of Anchorage Inc. in Beverly, a residential home for at-risk teens. Over two decades, he helped turn a small group home for six boys into an organization with three programs serving more than 20 teens.

He also served as interim senior minister at the Second Congregational Church in Beverly, youth-at-risk manager at the Essex County Community Foundation, and director of community programs and chaplain at Endicott College in Beverly, where he is an adjunct professor.

"Mike is the epitome of what our Champion for Children award is all about, honoring a life which reflects dedication and service to a younger generation," said Stephen Schaffer, executive director of Children's Friend and Family Services.

"He has led in so many different ways and perhaps more than any single individual has raised the level of caring and commitment in our region," Schaffer said.

A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information, contact Susan Coffin at 978-744-7905, ext. 214.

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