ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
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 looking for a faith community in Melbourne, Florida, 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.
WHAT WE DO
WE BELIEVE JESUS CALLS US TO AN ACTIVE FAITH
As a church, we deepen our faith together through our
Six Shared Practices
WORSHIP. SERVE. PRAY. GROW. GIVE. INVITE.
WORSHIP
Worship is more than something we’re required to do—it’s a weekly invitation to take our place in the body of Christ. In worship, we encounter genuine community, give thanks to God, grow through the Word, share in the renewing grace of Communion, and are sent out with a blessing to live transformed lives that help bring transformation to others.
SERVE
Again and again, Jesus shows that to truly know him, we must be in relationship with those who are poor, excluded, and pushed to the margins. As a church, we recognize that serving isn’t a one-way act of helping others; it’s an invitation into relationship—where we encounter people we might never otherwise know and, in those relationships, experience Christ in a profound and transformative way.
PRAY
In the midst of a busy world, God often meets us in quiet, gentle moments. Prayer helps us slow down and stay open to those holy stirrings within. There are many ways to pray, and a steady practice shapes us to be more receptive to God’s hopes and more aware of the needs around us.
GROW
God does not call us to stand still; we are formed most fully as we grow in faith together, not in isolation. Through small groups, we open ourselves to transformation while building deep, meaningful relationships with one another.
GIVE
God calls us to be the body of Christ in the world, and that includes how we use and share our resources. We believe that by giving regularly, we learn to live a life of generosity.
INVITE
We believe that life with Jesus is truly life-giving, so we want to share it with others. Most people come to church because someone invited them. Consider who in your life might belong beside you in worship, and let them know they’re welcome—you never know how much that invitation could mean.
"The believers devoted themselves to the apostle's teaching,
to the community,
to their shared meals,
and to their prayers.
They praised God and demonstrated God's goodness to
everyone. The Lord added daily to the community."
acts 2:42-47
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.
Our
Youth Group meets every other Sunday after service, we have
Children's Church once a month during service, and we have a quiet room with the service streaming, for families with small children that may need to step out during service.
To learn more, contact us.
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.
Dr. Amanda McLean
Director of Children's Ministry
Amanda is passionate about helping children grow in their faith and experience God's love in meaningful ways. She is a clinical psychologist with more than 18 years of experience working with children and families, bringing both professional expertise and a heart for ministry to her role.
Amanda and her husband, James, are the proud parents of two children, Mac (13) and Jeff (10). She loves spending time with her family, building relationships with the children and families in the church, and creating a welcoming environment where kids can learn about Jesus. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, reading, and spending time with friends.
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: Connie Burgess
Buildings and Grounds: Wendy Riling
