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. Elaine McArdle : More than 3,279 Unitarian Universalists from 592 congregations in forty-eight states and four countries participated in General Assembly this year, according to the UUA. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Staff Writer : In her acceptance speech, Rev. Dr. Natalie Fenimore said “religious educators remain dedicated to truth telling and justice making.” Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle : The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wednesday decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti, which allows states to ban access to gender-affirming care for trans youth.“The Supreme Court’s decision today will irreparably harm transgender youth by allowing states to deny them the kind of care they need for their physical … Continue reading ‘We Will Keep Fighting for You’: Unitarian Universalist Association Condemns Supreme Court Ruling on Youth Gender-Affirming Care
Elaine McArdle : General Assembly 2025 attendees can meet Theo the Honey Badger in person. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Heather Beasley Doyle : With the help of two Unitarian Universalist ministers, congregations combine liturgy and meals to create spiritual meaning and connection. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Ethan Loewi : In this interview, Alix Dick and Antero Garcia, cowriters of The Cost of Being Undocumented, discuss the human and financial price many immigrants pay for life in the United States. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Ethan Loewi : The three-day event invited participants to discuss pressing theological issues and consider how Unitarian Universalism can be a force for transformation. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Hannah Roberts Villnave : Why not / Rejoice as we resist / Dance as we demand change / Celebrate as we create community that delights in / All of who we are? Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Daniel Lawlor : As it marks a milestone, the organization continues to evolve. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle : Known as the “Baltimore Sermon,” Channing’s ninety-minute declaration laid out the tenets of a “Unitarian” faith that remains influential now. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
