Rev. Elizabeth Assenza, Minister (she/her)

minister [at] firstparishbeverly [dot] org

(978) 922-3968

Rev. Elizabeth Assenza is the ministerial leader of First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Beverly. She has served Unitarian Universalist congregations and in hospice chaplaincy in Eastern Massachusetts since 2017 and she is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary. Read more about her here.

Anna Burnham, Director of Faith Development (she/her)

faithdevelopment [at] firstparishbeverly [dot] org

(978) 922-3968

Anna Burnham joined our staff in August 2025 and is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist. Anna leads our Faith Development programming for children and youth, including our Sunday Morning Learning Center and Middle and High School Youth Groups.

Dr. Sanae Kanda, Music Director (she/her)

Dr. Sanae Kanda is pianist, composer, arranger, and educator. At First Parish, she selects and performs music for our weekly services, leads the choir in rehearsals and performances, and engages youth in music. In addition to her role at First Parish, she also teaches music at Salem State University.

music [at] firstparishbeverly [dot] org

(978) 922-3968

Nancy Siegel, Church Administrator (she/her)

office [at] firstparishbeverly [dot] org

(978) 922-3968

Nancy Siegel provides general administrative functions at First Parish and supports various leaders and committees. She helps to maintain the database, update the website, oversee the maintenance of the office equipment and supplies, and puts together our weekly order of service and email newsletter.

Michael Donegan, Sexton (he/him)

Michael Donegan is the sexton of First Parish, maintaining the cleanliness of our facilities.

Gina Coburn, Treasurer (she/her)

Gina Coburn is First Parish’s treasurer. She works with the Church Finance Committee, Board, and Council to produce a balanced annual budget. She also sends out regular pledge statements to members and friends.

treasurer [at] firstparishbeverly [dot] org