Our Team
Ross Varney, Pastor
With Belleville since fall of 2001, Rev. Varney seeks to lead with his strengths while encouraging the gifts of all the congregation. His sermons are sometimes highlighted with songs, including original compositions. He often includes interfaith elements in his ministry and messages, believing that God's love and grace are very inclusive! Bible Studies with Rev. Varney encourage lively conversation, including diverse viewpoints.
Rev. Varney is also active in the Newburyport Clergy Association as well as the Essex/Andover Association of the United Church of Christ. He shares his home with his wife Lynn who is a Spiritual Director with certification in Christian Education.
Office Hours: by appointment.
For more background on Rev. Varney,
See the following interfaith interview HERE
Nicole S, Office Administrator
Nicole is the first person you are likely to meet if you come to the church office. She came to Belleville with many skills in administration and finance. She also has multi-church experience which allows us to keep up with what is happening around us. Feel free to visit, call or email - she will be available and ready to help!
Office Hours:
Thursdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
remote hours via email/phone
Enter through Chapel Street Entrance
Belleville Congregational Church Memorial Fund
If you wish to make a gift to Belleville's Memorial Fund in the memory of a loved one please make your check payable to Belleville Congregational Church. Mail your check to: Belleville Congregational Church, ATTN: Memorial Fund Treasurer, 300 High Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.
Please include the name of the person the gift is in memory of. Please include your address if it is not printed on your check. The Memorial Fund treasurer will send you a receipt/acknowledgement. If you would like the Memorial Fund treasurer to send an acknowledgement of your gift to the family of the deceased, please include that information.
If you have any questions please call the church office at 978-465-7734.
Directions:
To get to the Belleville Congregational Church at 300 High Street Newburyport, Massachusetts, you can take exit 57 traveling North or South on Rt 95. At the end of the North bound ramp take a right. At the end of the South bound ramp take a left and cross over Rt 95. You are now on Rt 113 headed East towards the Church. Remain on Rt 113 as it will become Story Avenue and eventually High Street. The ride to the Church is about two miles and the Church is on your left-hand side at the corner of Chapel and High Street.