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461 County Rd
Barrington, RI 02806-2423
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 * Home
 * About
   * Our Mission
   * Clergy and Staff
   * Church Resources
   * Rental & Building Use
   * Our History
 * Worship
   * Live Stream
   * Sunday Worship
   * Music
   * Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals
 * Ministry
   * Education
   * Justice Work
   * Outreach
   * Fellowship Groups
 * News
   * Pastors’ Blog
   * News
   * Newsletter
   * Calendar
 * Contact Us

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MEET OUR STAFF






REV. DR. DALE AZEVEDO

Senior Minister

 Rev. Dale has been the Sr. Minister at the Barrington Congregational Church
since September, 2016. He was ordained in 1995 by the New York Conference of the
United Methodist Church and served churches in Connecticut for over 20 years
before joining BCCUCC. His last call in Connecticut was at the Middlefield
Federated Church, a congregation established by the union of the local United
Methodist and Congregational churches. It was during these years that Dale
transferred his affiliation from the United Methodist Church to the United
Church of Christ. Dale’s passions in ministry are in developing effective lay
leadership, deepening one’s personal spiritual life, and raising awareness for
social justice issues.

Dale is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and remains a loyal Husky
fan to this day. He earned his Master of Divinity from the Iliff School of
Theology in Denver, and his Doctor of Ministry from the Theological School at
Drew University in Madison, NJ. Dale’s doctoral thesis explored family systems
theory as it relates to churches with a particular focus on the role of “play”
in organizational governance. Throughout his years of ministry, Dale has always
served on various District, Association, and Conference Commissions in both the
UMC and UCC. 

Dale and his wife Elizabeth have two adult children, Jesse and Seth. Elizabeth
currently works for East Bay Community Action Program as a Family Support
Specialist in the Healthy Family America program. She has always been involved
in handcrafts such as quilting, knitting and sewing. She is often found reading
a good book or leaning over a new puzzle. When not spending time with his
family, Pastor Dale enjoys woodworking, cycling, sports, reading, and just about
all things tech related.


REV. RACQUEL RAY

Associate Minister of Congregational Life

 

Racquel is a Yale University, Yale Divinity School, Masters of Divinity Graduate
with Educational Leadership and Ministry (Chaplaincy) Certificate. She earned
her AA Ministry and BA Theology at Providence College School of Continuing
Education. She lives in Barrington, RI with her husband, Von, of 28 years and
their four children ages 26-6, Christian, Abby, Rebecca, and Lizzy. She is a
United States Air Force Veteran, Certified Herbalist and has been a formation
minister for over 25 years. Her favorite books are Moby Dick and House of the
Seven Gables because of Melville’s and Hawthorne’s poetic descriptions of old
New England.

Racquel has served as a Yale University Wellness Champion, a Campus Minister at
Albertus Magnus College, a Hospital Chaplain at St. Vincent’s Hospital, and was
Chaplain to the John Clark Senior Living Community in Middletown RI  throughout
the COVID 19 pandemic.   She is an avid fan of dark roast coffee, organic
gardening, crunchy food co-ops and the Patriots. She is an ally and an advocate
for Veterans, people who are differently-abled, those who identify as LGBTQ,
kids and youth, parents, seniors, students, and marginalized peoples. She is
passionate about accompanying those experiencing trauma and life transitions.

 


CHRISTINE WALLIS

Office Administrator

Christine began work at BCCUCC in October 1998, shortly after moving to RI. She
and her husband, Philip, were both born in England but moved to the US in 1982.
They are the proud parents of two grown daughters, Elizabeth and Victoria.

Christine graduated from Bristol University in England with a Bachelor of
Science (Honors) degree in Biochemistry. She worked in medical research for a
short time before returning to academia to do research for a doctorate at Sussex
University. With the birth of her daughter Elizabeth, and then the move to the
U.S. she became a stay-home mum for many years but kept busy volunteering in a
variety of different ways. She also taught piano to beginning students.
Volunteering in her Episcopal church in Pennsylvania led to her being employed
initially as a part time office assistant and then as the full time parish
administrator – the beginning of her new career in church administration.

Christine is a member of St. John’s Episcopal church in Barrington where she
serves on the Altar Guild, sings in the choir, and is a Lay Eucharistic
Minister. In her spare time she enjoys singing with the Providence Singers,
playing the piano, rowing, yoga, and knitting.

 


ANDREA TERNI BULLARD

FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR

Andrea Terni Bullard has been a member of the Barrington Congregational Church
since 2001. She became the Faith Formation Director of the church in February of
2007. Andrea helps guide and support church school children and church school
volunteers, as well as assisting the Faith Formation and Youth Ministries
(FFAYM) team and clergy in fulfilling the educational mission of the church.
Andrea was certified as a Godly Play teacher in 2009 and trained as an Our Whole
Lives facilitator in September 2013. Andrea lives in Warren, RI with her husband
and three children.

Prior to moving to Rhode Island, she worked as a classroom assistant at both the
Kalsa Montessori School and the Good Shepherd of the Valley Preschool, both in
Phoenix, AZ. Prior to working in film production for ten years, she attended
Boston University where she majored in Psychology.


MATTHEW MARION

Music Director

Originally from Cranston RI, Matthew had the fortune to grow up in a highly
diverse and musical community. Beginning violin at 9 and piano at 11; the
exposure to the works of Bach, Beethoven and Liszt would lead him into a beloved
career in music. Graduating from Rhode Island College with a B.M. in Piano
Performance, and holder of an Expert Residency certification in Music Education,
He is thankful to have studied under Dr. Judith Stillman, Stephen Martorella,
and Dr. Edward Markward.

Up until our recent pandemic you would have found him onboard Norwegian and
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as an Orchestra Pianist. This would bring him to be
a part of Jazz sets, production shows, and guest entertainers in over two dozen
countries around the world. This unique perspective between music and audiences
he aims to bring to music ministries. Music is the element that bridges the word
to the individual, and each unique individual helps grow our community. He hopes
to know each and every congregation member, their backgrounds, musical interests
and talents. Barrington is a vibrant community and here, all are welcome.

 


PAT STODDARD

Financial Secretary

Pat has been a BCCUCC church member since 1994 and has always been very active.
In addition to volunteering in a variety of different ways, she has served as
chair of the Music Ministry Team and Clerk. She is a member of the White Church
Ringers and also regularly sings with the choir. She rings handbell solos from
time to time as part of worship.

She holds a B.A. Degree in Biology with an English minor. Prior to working at
the church, Pat worked in the Pharmaceutical field in Regulatory Affairs and
Information Services, as well as writing for and doing layout for a small town
newspaper. She was also a day care provider for a number of years while her own
children were growing up. Soccer families in Barrington will recognize her as
the long-time Registrar for Barrington Youth Soccer.

Pat is a fiercely loyal fan of the New England Patriots, and could be classified
as a sports fanatic. She enjoys doing almost anything outside, especially
gardening.

She lives in Barrington with her husband, Charlie and has two grown daughters,
Lauren and Bethany. 



We believe that all people are blessed and loved equally by God. Following the
teachings of Jesus we heartily welcome everyone into God’s covenantal community.
Whatever your race, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic or marital status, variety of
thoughts and beliefs, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression – whoever you are and wherever you come from you are
welcome into the full life and ministry of our church.

Barrington Congregational UCC
461 County Rd Barrington, RI 02806-2423


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