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. Alexandra Varney McDonald Faced with costly renovations, a suburban congregation and an urban community ministry embarked on an innovative campaign to rejuvenate both of their historic buildings. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Susan Frederick-Gray An anger that burns without consuming can be the fire and the energy for action, for organizing, for creating justice. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle As elections approach, Unitarian Universalists work to register voters, promote criminal justice reform, and re-enfranchise 1.5 million people in Florida. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle Most congregational properties escaped major damage from Hurricane Florence, but many homes are flooded. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Doug Muder The realities of an individual life—and of aging—reveal the limits of unlimited growth and expansion. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Sofia Betancourt We seek to reform Unitarian Universalism because we can never be the bearers of love and justice if the foundation that sustains us is still perpetuating the very problems we long to solve. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle Extent of damage not known; UUs encouraged to donate to disaster relief fund Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Susan Frederick-Gray The president of the Unitarian Universalist Association reflects on the spiritual challenges of confronting the resurgence of American white nationalism. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Lars Lonnroth Lessons from an evening with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting survivors. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Colleen M. McDonald Music is a spiritual discipline for me. And I only need to practice on the days I eat. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
