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. 
With new co-moderators, board sets ‘rich and warm’ tone
Elaine McArdle October meeting of UUA Board of Trustees approves $488,640 budget for Commission on Institutional Change. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Category: From the UUA
UUA co-moderators excited to continue model of shared leadership
Elaine McArdle Greve and Williams issue joint statement as they undertake ‘bold experiment in shared leadership.’ Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Journeys and values: Why the path matters
Jeffrey A. Lockwood Unitarian Universalism’s First Source affirms for me that the core of my faith lies in the how of our religion, rather than the what. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Former UUA President Bob West dies at 88
Tom Stites The Rev. Robert Nelson West led the Unitarian Universalist Association through its most tumultuous period, 1969–1977. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Adjusting to new ringtones
Jane Ranney Rzepka Being responsive to shifts and changes—in justice work and beyond—is hard and crucial for Unitarian Universalists. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
‘People’s lives are falling down on us as ash’
Tina Porter California Unitarian Universalists offer their homes as fires overwhelm communities. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
A gesture of love
Kimberly French When some felt excluded by his lyrics, Jason Shelton chose to reimagine ‘Standing on the Side of Love.’ Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Faithify raises $1 million in just three years
Michael Hart Unitarian Universalist crowdfunding site has raised $1 million for 259 projects since it was launched in 2014. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Three UU congregations sheltering immigrants
Elaine McArdle At least twelve other congregations are preparing to offer sanctuary. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
OWL program takes flight
Heather Beasley Doyle The sexuality education program moves beyond our congregations. Source: UUA World from UUA.org