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. 
Sinkford Receives UUA’s Highest Honor
Elaine McArdle Former UUA President William G. Sinkford recognized for decades of distinguished service to the faith. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
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Bringing Justice to Law Enforcement Requires Relentless Pressure
Jeff Milchen The case of Jayland Walker reminds us that, despite modest reforms at some departments, killings by police remain pervasive. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
The Rising Threat of Minority Rule
Jeff Milchen Saving reproductive choice demands vanquishing minority rule Source: UUA World from UUA.org
From the UUA President: UUs Remain Committed to Reproductive Justice
Susan Frederick-Gray Boston, Mass. (June 24, 2022) – The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued its decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women Health Organization case, which overturns Roe v. Wade, upending nearly 50 years of access to abortion. Below is a statement from Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), regarding this … Continue reading From the UUA President: UUs Remain Committed to Reproductive Justice
Every Story Begins with a Word
Elizabeth J. Andrew Words come alive when we claim what is sacred. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
The Change
Mathew P. Taylor Guided by faith that this too will pass / We can survive this because our ancestors survived Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Black Joy
Kimberly Quinn Johnson I call it Black Joy, but I want to offer it—to the extent that it is mine to offer—to this faith. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Commission Considers Changes to the Seven Principles
Arthur Hirsch Article II Study Commission undertaking a ‘deep examination’ of the UUA’s Principles and Purposes. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Multiplatform General Assembly Breaks New Ground
Elaine McArdle The UUA’s 2022 gathering will offer onsite and online attendees a more equitable experience than ever. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Leading from the Edge
Karen Hutt , Lauren Wyeth , Jen Crow We can build on our traditions to keep pushing our boundaries. Source: UUA World from UUA.org