United Church of Christ
The United Church of Christ is made up of 1.2 million members in 6,000 congregations. Unlike most denominations where direction comes from the top down, most worship and governance decisions in the UCC are made within the local church. We pride ourselves on lay leadership, where members serve a variety positions throughout the church (Education, Outreach and Advocacy, Worship, etc.).
Congregations are bound together by a covenant of mutual ministry through which we affirm our oneness in Christ and recognize a spiritual interdependence with each other.
In practical terms, the United Church of Christ is as old as 1616 (one of our churches in Massachusetts) and as new as our most recent church started this year. Today we place great emphasis on diversity, inclusion, freedom of conscience in belief, and justice and mission activities.
Pastor
Dr. Vaughn CroweTipton
Dr. CroweTipton brings to Emmanuel extensive experience as a pastor, expansive theological knowledge, and strong leadership skills, as well holding the core values that are central to this faith community. We are truly blessed to have Vaughn's leadership at Emmanuel UCC.
Vaughn is married to Beverly, who also serves in ministry. They have two children, Jared and Abby.
mUSIC dIRECTOR
Kristin Camacho
Kristin Camacho is a musician and educator with an appreciation of music’s role in the worship service. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance from The Cleveland Institute of Music and Arizona State University. Kristin has concertized extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. Kristin’s role at EUCC includes accompanying Sunday morning worship and facilitating special music.