Unitarian Universalist
...a welcoming spiritual community
190 Academy Rd, North Andover, Massachusetts,
01845-4022 978-687-7948 office@northparish.org
Contact us
North Parish is located in the historic "Old Center" of North Andover at the crossroads of Great Pond Road, Academy Road, Mass Ave., Johnson Street and Andover Street.
We also occupy Old Center Hall, across the street at 3 Great Pond Road, across the street.
Staff hours and contact information
If you are so inspired, we also support a healthy planet;
car pool or ride a bike to church!
Parking
There is no parking on the grounds of the building. Due to a state project on our local roads, parking can be confusing; please allow a little extra time! Please see the sidebar on the right for information about accessible and reguar parking.
Directions
From Boston and points south
Most direct route (by major highways):
From Route 93 going North, take Exit 44 (Route 495N) to Exit 43 (Mass Ave). Turn right at the end of the ramp and continue through 2 sets of lights (2nd set is Rt. 125). Go approximately 1/2 mile into the "Olde Center" of North Andover. The large town common is on the right. Look for the big white church ahead and on the left, at the end of the common.
Shortest distance:
From Route 93 going North, take Exit 41 (Route 125). Turn right at the end of the ramp and go to Route 114, where you will turn left. Pass Merrimack College on the left, and take a right at the next set of lights, turning onto Routes 125 and 133. Take another right at the next light, onto Andover Street. Continue 1 mile down Andover Street, bearing right at the fork. At the stop sign, North Parish is directly in front of you.
From points North
From Route 93 going South, take Exit 44a (495N) to Exit 43 (Mass Ave). Turn right at the end of the ramp and continue through 2 sets of lights (2nd set is Rt. 125). Go approximately 1/2 mile into the "Olde Center" of North Andover. The large town common is on the right. Look for the big white church ahead and on the left, at the end of the common.
From Route 495 going South, take Exit 44-43 (Mass Ave / Merrimack Street). Go under Route 495, staying in the left lane, while crossing the Merrimack River. At the end of the bridge, follow the ramp up to Mass Ave., crossing over to the right hand side to take the Mass Ave exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp and continue through 2 sets of lights (2nd set is Rt. 125). Go approximately 1/2 mile into the "Olde Center" of North Andover. The large town common is on the right. Look for the big white church ahead and on the left, at the end of the common.
By Train
You may also use the MBTA line, which travels between Haverhill and Boston's North Station. Get off at the Lawrence station, where you may find a taxi to bring you to North Parish (approx 3 miles). You may also get off at the Andover station, (approx. 3 miles), but there are fewer taxis there.
Address
North Parish of North Andover, Unitarian Universalist
190 Academy Road
North Andover, MA 01845-4022
Phone
978-687-7948
Map
Parking
Accessibility
Please leave spaces right in front of the church (i.e. new paved circle) for elderly and people with disabilities.
Passengers with accessibility needs may be dropped off near the Parish Hall door and use the lift to the sanctuary. There are nine steps going up to the front doors of the church (which will remain until the State Round-About Project is completed); after that, the entrance is flat into the sanctuary.
Those who don’t need disability access will gather outside the front doors prior to the service (in good weather) or in the Parish Hall (in poor weather.)
Places to park:
- Handicap/Elderly: In the old handicap spaces and in the paved circle right in front of the church
- The Youth Center parking lot (between the white Masonic Hall and the Youth Center)
- Academy Road and the road in front of the Historical Society
- Great Pond Road and Stevens Street
- Off Mass Ave in the driveway of the Museum of Printing
- The far side of the Common for those who enjoy a short walk to church
We encourage biking and carpooling!
Staff hours and contact information
If you have a pastoral need, please call 978-687-7948. The recorded message, updated weekly, will give you a person to contact.
| Person | Email and phone | Office Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pam Guerrieo, Administrative Assistant | Adminassist@northparish.org 978-685-2845 |
Mon, Tues, Fri: 8:30 - 2:30 |
| Reverend Lee Blumel, Senior Minister | minister@northparish.org | Tues - Fri: 8:30-4:00 |
| Reverend Frank Clarkson, Assistant Minister | asstminister@northparish.org 978-687-7446 |
Tues, Wed, Thurs: 9:00-5:00 |
| Gail Forsyth-Vail, Director of Religious Education | dre@northparish.org 978-685-7855 |
Tues - Fri: 9:00 - 4:00, Sun: 6:30 - 8:00pm |
| John Middleton-Cox, Director of Music | Music Director 978-687-7948 |
Tues 12-3:30, Thur 2-10 Sun 8:30am-1pm |
| Dawn Appel | office@northparish.org 978-687-7948 |
Mon - Fri: 8:30-4:30 2 Sunday mornings per month |
| Carolyn Zimmer, Early Childhood Coordinator | earlychildhoodcoord@northparish.org | Tues and Thurs mornings |
| Richard Beaudoin | contact Kim Adami (House and Grounds) | varies |
Welcoming Congregation
North Parish is a Welcoming Congregation, consistent with the guidelines of the Unitarian Universalist Association. We actively welcome lesbian, gay. bisexual, transgender, and intersex people as full participants in the life of the church. For more information, see our Welcoming Congregation page, or contact our Interweave chapter.