Bob came from upstate Troy, New York. He majored in history and philosophy at West Virginia Wesleyan College then majored in theology at Yale Divinity School. While in college and seminary, he worked small churches to support his young family. He did graduate work in intellectual history at Temple University and in theology at Drew University. He was ordained in the New York Conference of the United Methodist Church. In 2006, he retired and a year later, discovered the TCUUC, where started the book club. In 2008, he began seven years of part-time ministry at the TCUUC then retired again and moved to Asheville, NC. A year later, Bob and his wife returned to the area, and the TCUUC. 
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- ‘All Roads Lead to the South’ Day of Action: UUs Rally in Alabama for Black Voting Rights May 21, 2026Ethan Loewi: They joined thousands of marchers in Selma and Montgomery for the day of protest.Ethan Loewi
- OWL Sexuality Education Curriculum Expands to United Methodist Church May 21, 2026 Staff Writer
- One Contested Seat in Election for UUA Board of Trustees at GA 2026 May 18, 2026Elaine McArdle: Election results will be announced during General Assembly.Elaine McArdle