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. 
Love the hell out of this world
Susan Frederick-Gray If we are not acting fearlessly for human dignity, compassion, justice, and peace, then we are failing to live our mission. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Author: TCUUC Admin
Bellingham fellowship assists families of immigrants arrested in ICE raid
Elaine McArdle Unitarian Universalists provide meeting space, food, money, and volunteer support to local immigrant families disrupted by ICE arrests. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Merry Christmas, Humanists
Doug Muder Millions of Humanists celebrate Christmas joyfully, meaningfully, and authentically, without pretending to be Christians or grinchishly trying to take anything away from them. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
‘I would still undertake the call’
Heather Beasley Doyle A New Hampshire congregation attempts to repair past wrongs by the church against a devoted biracial Universalist minister, his sister, and their family. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Christina Rivera resigns from UUA Board of Trustees
Elaine McArdle Rivera was a central figure in the UUA’s 2017 hiring controversy and an organizer of the White Supremacy Teach-in; UUA co-moderators denounce hateful letters Rivera and her family received. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Six UUs arrested at interfaith protest by U.S. Border Patrol
Michael Hart Interfaith “Love Knows No Borders” action held in solidarity with migrants’ right to seek asylum. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Following the leaders
Alicia Cooke In the ongoing battle for the environment, we must learn to listen to those most affected. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Hunting for answers
Jeffrey A. Lockwood Cultivating human virtue, respecting the animal, defining oneself. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Factory-installed
Theresa I. Soto My bodily differences are part of my dignity and humanity. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
My pony
Meg Barnhouse Admitting I would benefit from using a scooter gave me the gift of freedom. Source: UUA World from UUA.org