About us

About Blackinton Union Church

Blackinton Union Church was built in 1871 by Sanford Blackinton and has served the Blackinton community for more than 150 years.

We are a non-denominational Christian church, meaning we do not identify with one specific Christian denomination. Our church family comes from many different backgrounds and traditions, including Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal, Methodist, and others. No matter your background or where you are in your journey of faith, there is a place for you here.

Our desire is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, see people come to know Him as Lord and Savior, and help believers grow in their relationship with God.

What We Believe

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is our foundation for understanding who God is, how He calls us to live, and the truth of the Gospel (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19).

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He was born of the virgin Mary (Luke 1:26–38), lived a sinless life, and died on the cross as the atoning sacrifice for our sins (Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4). He rose from the grave on the third day (Luke 24:1–12), and the Holy Spirit dwells within those who belong to Christ (John 14:15–17).

We believe in salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. To be “saved” or “born again” means that a person is forgiven of sin, rescued from eternal separation from God, and given new life in Christ.

Salvation is a gift from God that we cannot earn through our own good works. It is received through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In Christ, we become a new creation—the old life is forgiven, and a new life as a follower of Jesus begins (John 3:3; John 3:16; John 6:40; Ephesians 2:8–9; 2 Corinthians 5:17).

Responding to the Gospel

The Bible teaches us to respond to the Gospel by:

Confessing that Jesus is Lord and believing in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9–10).
Believing in Jesus Christ and trusting in what He accomplished through His death and resurrection for our salvation (Acts 16:31; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4).
Repenting of our sins, turning away from sin and toward God (Acts 3:19; 1 John 1:9).
Receiving Jesus Christ by faith, trusting in His name and receiving the gift of eternal life (John 1:12; John 3:16).

A new believer then begins a lifelong journey of faith, growing as a follower of Jesus Christ through prayer, reading Scripture, gathering with other believers, and learning to live according to God's Word.

Becoming a Christian does not mean that every problem disappears overnight. It is the beginning of a new life with Christ—a life of growth, dedication, grace, and learning to trust God more each day.

It is the most important decision a person can ever make, and there is no greater life than one lived for Jesus. God's plan is always greater than our own—trust Him.

Everyone Is Welcome!

You do not have to have everything figured out before you walk through our doors.

We warmly welcome anyone who wants to learn more about Jesus, whether you have followed Christ for many years, are returning to church after being away, or are simply beginning to ask questions about faith.

We invite you and your family to join us for a service or event and experience what God is doing here.

Jesus offers new life, forgiveness, love, freedom, mercy, hope, and restoration—and we would love to walk alongside you as you discover all that He has for you.

We hope to see you soon!

Our pastor:Jenna Beagle

Pastor Jenna was born and raised in North Adams. She attended MCLA, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Literature and Secondary Education.

She began ministering at Blackinton Union Church in 2012 when she started and led a youth ministry. In 2016, she began an adult ministry called A.L.L. for Jesus, where she taught Bible lessons twice a month. During and after COVID, Jenna began serving as a substitute preacher for Sunday morning services.

In 2025, after the church’s pastor resigned, Jenna was voted in as Pastor of Blackinton Union Church.

Pastor Jenna has been married for 13 years and has two beautiful daughters, ages 8 and 4. In addition to pastoring, she also cares for her grandmother as a personal care attendant and homeschools her youngest daughter.

A Note from the Pastor:

I was called into ministry about 15 years ago, but at the time, I wasn’t sure what to do with that calling. I was in my final year of college, my plan was to become a school teacher, and I didn’t have the means to completely change my education path.

But God had other plans, as He often does!

Through seasons of sickness and loss, God continued tugging on my heart. The desire and dream to one day lead this church never completely left me, even though for many years it was tucked away inside.

When God swung the door open, I applied. God was faithful to His promise. He never left my side, and He led me into the calling He had placed on my life so many years before.

I have a vision for this church—to be a place where people feel like they are coming to their second home, because that is what Blackinton Union has been for me for almost 20 years. When people walk through our doors, I want them to feel like they are coming to see family. One of my greatest desires is to see people come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, experience His love for themselves, and discover the new life and hope that can only be found in Him.

There is nothing I desire more than to see God’s will accomplished in the life of our church. I know His purposes will be fulfilled, and I am so incredibly grateful to be a part of what God wants to do through our church and in this community that I love so dearly.

I can’t wait for you and your family to walk through our church doors so that we can welcome you, get to know you, and be a part of your journey as we walk together with the amazing God we serve.