STAFF
Pastor Anine de Grood - Bridge Pastor
On Sunday, September 1 st , we will be welcoming our bridge minister, Pastor Anine de Grood.
Here is a short biography she has written to help us know a little bit about her.
Originally from the Netherlands, Pastor Anine (pronounced: Ah-NEE-na) , grew up atheist
but found a religious connection in the practice of classical dance from India. After moving to
the US because of her husband’s work in 2002, she was active in Unitarian Universalist churches
for several years before converting to Christianity. Now she is a passionate preacher of Jesus’
message of love and inclusion, and a member of the United Church of Christ. Pastor Anine has a
Masters in Social Anthropology from the University of Amsterdam, and a Masters in Divinity
from Boston University. In addition, she did pastoral training at Havenwood Heritage Heights
retirement community in Concord, NH, and completed internships at United Parish of
Auburndale and at Agape Spiritual Community in Weston. She has two teenage children, and
teaches piano and Indian dance part-time. Pastor Anine loves to read about early Christianity
and loves to sing to praise God.
We can all look forward to working with Pastor Anine, and helping her learn about our church
family, and the role we play in reaching out to our community.
Marcelle Pula - Administrative Assistant
Marcelle is the primary office contact for BUCC. She manages all aspects of the office including the Sunday Bulletin and distribution of "The Grapevine" (our newsletter). She is also the person to contact if you wish to rent the Parish House. If you would like to make a donation to the church or change your current pledge information, please contact her at the office (413-323-7442). You may contact the office online by clicking here.
Sally Shattuck - Music Director
We look forward to making wonderful music together!.