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OUR FAITH COMMUNITY

Crossroads UCC spreads The Good News to Melbourne residents because we believe the gospel has lessons that can enrich everyone's lives. If you're just looking for a faith community in Melbourne, we want you to feel welcome and at home.
No matter who you are or where

you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

 

At Crossroads UCC, you'll find an open and abundantly welcoming community.


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Faith

Faith is the cornerstone of Crossroads UCC. It is part of every activity that we do, every meeting that we hold. We believe in our God, and that our actions are a reflection of God's goodness.

Scripture

We look to God for guidance in our lives. In Scripture, we find wisdom to guide us in the right path. Reading and understanding Scripture helps us all live meaningful lives. 

Community

Join us. We welcome each and every one of you to encounter the God's unconditional love with us. Inside each of us is a purpose and meaning to be fulfilled by God. 

Children's Ministry

The Gospel has a message for everyone, of every age, and in every language. Exposing your child to the God's path when they are young gives them guidance, hope and strength that lasts a lifetime. To learn more, contact us. 

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Our Team

Pastor Marie Griffin


Pastor


Pastor Marie Griffin and her family moved to Florida from the St. Louis, MO area in December of 2022.  She and her wife Jacque have a daughter, Hannah, twin sons, Adam and Andrew, and an Australian Shepherd named Poppy. 

 

She earned a B.A. in Religious Studies at Webster University and a Master of Divinity at Eden Theological Seminary. After seminary, Pastor Marie served a United Methodist church in downtown St. Louis as Associate Pastor. During this time, she founded a non-profit coffee shop that served the downtown area. Pastor Marie began her calling to Crossroads UCC on September 16th, 2024 as the designated pastor. 

 

Pastor Marie is an exceptional preacher with the rare talent of making complex theological issues understandable as well as inspiring. She uses humor and concrete images to bring scripture into focus and make it relevant to everyday life.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at the beach, kayaking, playing guitar, and being crafty. 


Jim Littrell


Music Director


Jim enjoys exploring and appreciating the Melbourne area, having moved to Indialantic in October 2020. For many years he lived in Miami, FL and was Music Director at Miami Beach Community Church (U.C.C.)

in South Beach. He also served as Wedding Organist at St. Sophia, Greek Orthodox Church in Coral Gables, FL.

 

Jim hails from Fayetteville, AR, in the northwestern mountainous tip of the state. From Arkansas he migrated to Chicago where he completed University & Seminary at the University of Chicago. A Masters in Theology from Divinity School, plus two years post graduate study. He has been a church musician in various denominations continually since age 14. 

 


Carol Briggs


Administrator


Carol comes to Crossroads with a wealth of local business knowledge. “There are so many things I love about Crossroads: our purpose, our values, our leadership and our members. I am incredibly appreciative to have this opportunity to serve the church and our members as Administrator. I look forward to being an integral and productive staff member here at Crossroads UCC.”











Crossroads Council

Senior Elder: Teresa Horldt

Clerk: Tana Cantave

Treasurer: Marylin Peckron

Financial Secretary: Laura Hagerstrom

Senior Deacon:  Carolle Kennedy 


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