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. Staff Writer Election features one contested Board seat; resolutions would shorten UUA presidential campaigns and allow possibility of uncontested presidential election. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Sherri Daye Scott Congregations continue to evolve to foster faith and worship online. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Sam Ames Advancements and challenges to transgender rights herald a new era calling for a recommitment to deep engagement. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle Unitarian Universalists monitored polls, practiced de-escalation, and offered water, masks, and music to people waiting to vote. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout’s music ministry. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Sonja L. Cohen, Christopher L. Walton UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray ‘incredibly buoyed’ by turnout; in other news, organ donors celebrated in Michigan, UU banners vandalized in Florida. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Sonja L. Cohen, Christopher L. Walton Also in the news: Louisville church provides sanctuary to protesters against police brutality; congregations in Massachusetts and Missouri will host homeless shelters all winter. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle Fierce, indomitable, and deeply compassionate, Elandria Williams served as UUA co-moderator from 2017 to 2020. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Naomi Klein If nothing else, the past few months have definitively put the lie to the idea that late capitalist societies are incapable of seismic transformations on a deadline. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle In Louisville, Kentucky; Kenosha, Wisconsin; and Lexington, Massachusetts, Unitarian Universalist congregations targeted by police or by right-wing protesters remain steadfast. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
