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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UUA Posts
- How UU Ministers Find Clarity in a Rapidly Changing World July 27, 2026Jasmine Vaughn-Hall: Activism, last-minute sermon adjustments, and long-distance cycling—ministers seek balance in the face of crises.Jasmine Vaughn-Hall
- ‘We Will Grow in Love’: UU Congregation Heals After Man Sets Pride and BLM Flags on Fire July 23, 2026Adam Augello: A First Parish in Kingston member recounts how the congregation has fared in the year since the attack.Adam Augello
- UU Institute Celebrates Ten Years of Leadership and Faith Development Training July 13, 2026Christian Schmidt: The online courses help Unitarian Universalists access tools to hone useful skills.Christian Schmidt