NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The First Congregational Church North Adams (FCCNA) has announced the selection of the Reverend Suzy Aja Burba as its new pastor, following a unanimous vote by the congregation. 

 

Reverend Burba is currently the minister of Pilgrim Congregational Church in Weymouth.

 

Reverend Burba obtained a Master's Degree in Divinity and a Certificate in Pastoral Care from Andover Newton Theological School in 2018 and was ordained in January 2021. Her stated professional interests include pulpit ministry and attending to the spiritual needs of congregants. She also believes that a church's engagement with current social issues conveys a message about Christianity to the wider community, with her personal emphasis being environmental justice.

 

An avid hiker, Reverend Burba is anticipated to relocate to North Adams with her three cats and expressed interest in exploring the Berkshire landscape. She was drawn to FCCNA due to its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to social justice.

 

Founded in 1827, FCCNA's current building on Main Street was established in 1865. Since 1987, the church has hosted the Berkshire Food Project, which provides daily meals in the church's Assembly Hall.

 

Reverend Suzy Aja Burba is scheduled to commence her ministry at the First Congregational Church North Adams on Sunday, June 15.