East Congregational Church of Milton, United Church of Christ, has announced the arrival of Rev. Shelly Davis as the church’s new settled pastor.  Rev. Davis began her pastorate at East Church in mid-August.

Rev. Davis comes to the Milton church from the greater Philadelphia area where she was previously pastor of the United Christian Church in Levittown.  Her theological training includes a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and post-Master’s study at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and Union Theological Seminary in New York City.

In addition to her seminary training, Rev. Davis pursued a career in the public sector, rising to the position of Director of National Accounts at Simon & Schuster and then to Interim Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Jessica Kingsley Publishing.  Her parallel passions for books and local churches make her an excellent fit for East Church.

Rev. Davis (Pastor Shelly) and her partner, Beth Olson, are excited to be in the Boston area.  They bring to Milton, and to East Congregational Church, their shared commitment to mission, music, justice… and ice cream.