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. 
In a difficult year, meeting pastoral needs is a challenge
Elaine McArdle Leaders of Unitarian Universalist congregations in the Pacific Western Region are heartened by the ongoing care members are providing. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Author: TCUUC Admin
We are community
Elandria Williams No matter what issues I have with other Unitarian Universalists regarding our visions of God/Spirit, justice, race, and age—at the root of everything is community, love, and faith. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Eight UU families lose homes to fires in Ashland, Oregon
Elaine McArdle UUA Disaster Relief Fund is already providing aid. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
UU the Vote: All hands on deck
Nicole Pressley Build relationships with communities to make a difference now and in the future. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Former UUA President O. Eugene Pickett dies
Tom Stites President of the Unitarian Universalist Association from 1979 to 1985, Pickett oversaw a period of growth and financial stability. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Portland church joins lawsuit over federal agents at Black Lives Matter protests
Elaine McArdle Deployment of federal officers violates the Tenth Amendment, chills the legal right to protest, alleges lawsuit. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Music programs find challenges and creativity in move to online worship
Joshua Eaton Congregational music programs had to adjust quickly when the coronavirus pandemic forced worship services online. Now many are facing the reality that they might not meet in person again until next spring. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Almost 5,000 attend Virtual General Assembly
Christopher L. Walton UUA’s first online-only General Assembly calls for solidarity with Indigenous communities, supports defunding police, and formalizes human rights investment screen. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
UU youth and emerging adults cope with pandemic
Andrea Dulanto As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, young UUs are figuring out their paths through unprecedented uncertainties. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
A pastoral letter to Black UUs
Lauren Smith How is it with your spirit today? Today, my spirit is struck by grief. Source: UUA World from UUA.org