Meet Our Staff

Bridge Minister – Rev. Dr. Dave VanArsdale

Our Bridge Minister is Rev. Dr. David VanArsdale.  Dave retired in 2013 after 41 years in ministry, which started with Ordination in Edwards U.C.C. in Framingham and concluded as Pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church in Sun City, AZ.  Ellen and Dave have become a part of the South Church (U.C.C.) in Andover since moving nine years ago from Arizona to the Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover.  They are parents of three sons and have eight grandchildren.  Ellen is a retired Community Health Nurse.  Dave served previous Bridge Ministries at the Village Church in Nahant and the Congregational Church of Topsfield.

Music Director – Christine Smyth

Director of Music
E-mail Music Director – Christine Smyth

Our music director has been with us before – Tina Smyth returns to direct the choir and accompany us during worship.

Bev Valle

Bell Choir Director

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Bev has been directing our Bell Choir since 1997. She loves playing the bells! Our bell choir adds great beauty to our services. Contact Bev if you’re interested in joining. Bev also plays piano for two of our monthly worship services at local nursing homes and she sings in the choir. Bev’s been a part of TCC for 34 years. She’s a retired RN who specialized in deliveries. Oh Baby!

Jill Kochanczyk – Sexton

Jill is our sexton and keeps our beautiful building gleaming! She has a talent for organizing and loves the history of the church.

Dorothy Taylor

Administrative Assistant
Our Administrative Assistant is Dorothy Taylor. Feel free to contact Dorothy in the church office at any time during office hours: Monday through Friday 9 am to 12:30 pm (summer hours). Leave a message at 978-686-4445 if she doesn't answer, or email 0ffices@natrinitarian.org.