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. 
A special UUA president’s column
Susan Frederick-Gray A message to white Unitarian Universalists. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Author: TCUUC Admin
UU congregations partner with housing, food nonprofits amid pandemic
Heather Beasley Doyle Kansas and Arizona churches serve as emergency shelters; California and New York churches provide groceries to people in need. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
UUA: Congregational ministries are essential, but should remain virtual only
Christopher L. Walton Unitarian Universalist Association urges its congregations to plan on virtual-only gatherings for next twelve months as COVID-19 continues to endanger lives. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Loss, poetry, and the ballast of faith
Kathryn Hamilton Warren My UU faith—and my parents’ lived examples—informed my thinking about living and dying, sustaining and influencing me more than I realized. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
New hiring practices help UUA live into its values
Elaine McArdle Careful attention to hiring practices has diversified the staff of the Unitarian Universalist Association and deepened its commitment to antiracism, antioppression, and multiculturalism. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
UUA General Assembly will be entirely virtual
Elaine McArdle Annual conference, which had been scheduled for June 24–28 in Providence, Rhode Island, will take place entirely online, UUA announces. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Amid pandemic and Pilgrim anniversary, Wampanoag face new threat
Elaine McArdle Unitarian Universalist Association calls for urgent action to support Native American tribe that first welcomed its Pilgrim religious ancestors 400 years ago. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Pandemic response resources help congregations adapt
Christopher L. Walton UUA staff curate a library of resources to help congregations adapt to COVID-19; Pandemic Response Fund provides grants to local groups and religious professionals in need. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Trading messiah for mentor
Joy Berry, Scott McNeill, Jonalu Johnstone, Crystal Lewis Jesus for Unitarian Universalists. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Baton Rouge church quickly opens childcare center for healthcare workers
Elaine McArdle In one weekend, the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, closed its building, shifted to online worship, and welcomed a childcare program for healthcare workers. Source: UUA World from UUA.org