| Wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here! |
| Riviera United Church of Christ |
| 451 Riviera Drive NE ● Palm Bay, Florida 32905 ● 321-723-3963 |
| © Riviera United Church of Christ |
Our pastor, Reverend Scott Elliott was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Scott met his wife Nancy
while attending San Jose City College, and the two of them went off to California State University
Stanislaus where Scott earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama, magna cum laude in 1979.
In 1987, Scott earned a Doctorate in Jurisprudence at the University of Oregon. After passing the
Oregon State Bar, Scott established a practice on the Oregon coast in Lincoln City, where he also ran a
very successful theatre program for youth and families which earned him a Coastal Communities Cultural
Center's Annual Award for Commitment to Excellence in the Arts.
In 2003, after sixteen years of practicing law, Scott and his family headed to Eden Theological Seminary
in St. Louis, MO where he earned a Masters of Divinity degree.
Scott and Nancy have four wonderful children and make their home in the downtown Melbourne area
where they love to walk, play at the beach and putter around the house.
Scott was hired as our assistant pastor on June 17, 2006 and began serving as our sole pastor early in
2008. Scott is an integral and beloved member of the Riviera UCC congregation and staff.
Amy Lewis
Office Manager
Amy Lewis is also an integral and beloved member of the Riviera UCC congregation and staff. Her
background in the performing arts and her experience working with local non-profits and charities has
made her an invaluable addition to our church family. Not only does she handle all of the reception and
front desk duties, Amy also rolls up her sleeves and digs into whatever project we can think up for her,
and we can think up a lot! Whether it's maintaining this website, reading stories during worship services,
coming up with creative copy, or co-ordinating volunteers, she is there to do it with a smile.
Amy is married to Robby and mom to a precious little girl. She loves the ocean, reading, writing, dancing
and watching live music.
Kenneth Marshall
Music Director
Ken Marshall was hired as RUCC's Music Director in the fall of 2009. Ken has been involved with church
music virtually his entire life. He was Director of Choral Studies at BCC for 7 years, and also taught
music and English in Thailand for 4 years. We are delighted to have him join our staff and bring his
many gifts to the community.
Carol Wright, LMHC, RN, MA
Mental Health Counselor
Carol Wright has been in the health field since 1966, where she enrolled in Nursing School while
attending High School. When she graduated from High School she took state board licensing exam to
became licensed in the state of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was employed as a
Practical Nurse for one year and returned to a school in NYC, completing her RN.
She continued her career, moving to Melbourne Beach in 1988. While raising a family and working
weekends at Holmes Regional in Melbourne, she returned to college in the 1990’s earning a Bachelor’s
Degree in Health Arts, then a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. The hospital assisted her
financially with tuition reimbursement
She is currently licensed in Florida as a Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Nurse. She has been
employed by Ramsay Youth and Family Services, The Women’s Center Counseling and Resource
Center, and as an RN at Holmes Regional Medical Center for 15 years and a variety of other settings in
the nursing field, mostly in Critical Care. She presently cares for medically fragile and disabled children
and young adults in the community.
John Goldner
Custodian
while attending San Jose City College, and the two of them went off to California State University
Stanislaus where Scott earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama, magna cum laude in 1979.
In 1987, Scott earned a Doctorate in Jurisprudence at the University of Oregon. After passing the
Oregon State Bar, Scott established a practice on the Oregon coast in Lincoln City, where he also ran a
very successful theatre program for youth and families which earned him a Coastal Communities Cultural
Center's Annual Award for Commitment to Excellence in the Arts.
In 2003, after sixteen years of practicing law, Scott and his family headed to Eden Theological Seminary
in St. Louis, MO where he earned a Masters of Divinity degree.
Scott and Nancy have four wonderful children and make their home in the downtown Melbourne area
where they love to walk, play at the beach and putter around the house.
Scott was hired as our assistant pastor on June 17, 2006 and began serving as our sole pastor early in
2008. Scott is an integral and beloved member of the Riviera UCC congregation and staff.
Amy Lewis
Office Manager
Amy Lewis is also an integral and beloved member of the Riviera UCC congregation and staff. Her
background in the performing arts and her experience working with local non-profits and charities has
made her an invaluable addition to our church family. Not only does she handle all of the reception and
front desk duties, Amy also rolls up her sleeves and digs into whatever project we can think up for her,
and we can think up a lot! Whether it's maintaining this website, reading stories during worship services,
coming up with creative copy, or co-ordinating volunteers, she is there to do it with a smile.
Amy is married to Robby and mom to a precious little girl. She loves the ocean, reading, writing, dancing
and watching live music.
Kenneth Marshall
Music Director
Ken Marshall was hired as RUCC's Music Director in the fall of 2009. Ken has been involved with church
music virtually his entire life. He was Director of Choral Studies at BCC for 7 years, and also taught
music and English in Thailand for 4 years. We are delighted to have him join our staff and bring his
many gifts to the community.
Carol Wright, LMHC, RN, MA
Mental Health Counselor
Carol Wright has been in the health field since 1966, where she enrolled in Nursing School while
attending High School. When she graduated from High School she took state board licensing exam to
became licensed in the state of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was employed as a
Practical Nurse for one year and returned to a school in NYC, completing her RN.
She continued her career, moving to Melbourne Beach in 1988. While raising a family and working
weekends at Holmes Regional in Melbourne, she returned to college in the 1990’s earning a Bachelor’s
Degree in Health Arts, then a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. The hospital assisted her
financially with tuition reimbursement
She is currently licensed in Florida as a Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Nurse. She has been
employed by Ramsay Youth and Family Services, The Women’s Center Counseling and Resource
Center, and as an RN at Holmes Regional Medical Center for 15 years and a variety of other settings in
the nursing field, mostly in Critical Care. She presently cares for medically fragile and disabled children
and young adults in the community.
John Goldner
Custodian
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