Riverside Avenue Christian Church
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
Rev. Andrew Guthrie (he/him)
Pastor
Rev. Andrew Guthrie began his ministry at Riverside Avenue Christian Church in August 2025. He has served congregations in Indiana, Oregon, and Arizona, and received his Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville, TN. He is passionate about the church, social justice, and scripture. In his free time he likes to play disc golf, drink coffee, and learn about new subjects. He shares life with Amanda Guthrie, with whom he likes watching movies, exploring weird cuisine, and spending time with their fur babies. Augi the dog, and Zuri and Berne the cats.
Debbie Herrera (she/her)
Administrative Assistant she/her/hers
Born and raised here in Jacksonville, Debbie has been involved with the congregation at RACC for many years.
Melissa Aiuppy (she/her)
Music Director
Melissa grew up in the Disciples of Christ tradition, attending Central Christian Church as a child and teen, and attending summer camp each summer. Her Grandmother, Betty Harris, attended RACC as a teen, later moving to Central Christian, and her mother, Barbara London, has been a member of RACC since 2002. Melissa loves singing, playing the piano, leading worship, and assisting others in growing in these gifts as well.
Cav Moore (they them
A/V Support
Cav grew up at RACC and is currently a student at UNF. They began serving with our A/V ministry in the spring of 2023. We are grateful for their faithful service and dedication to making our worship services accessible each week.