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. 
‘We have all been charged’
Kenny Wiley, Elaine McArdle At the General Assembly in New Orleans, Unitarian Universalists find hopeful signs in a time of surprising change. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Category: From the UUA
How far can Unitarian Universalism’s First Principle go?
Doug Muder As national events chip away at my First-Principle practices, I have to wonder: What will be left? Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Unitarian Universalists donate, sign up for Houston recovery work
Elaine McArdle Houston-area UUs still checking on congregants and damage to churches; UUA/UUSC relief fund will also aid marginalized people and immigrants. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
In the lineage of Montgomery
Kathleen Rolenz The Rev. Jesse Jackson preaches at Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church Unitarian Universalist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
For appropriate seasonal seediness
Jinny Batterson We are all dependent on seeds, literally and metaphorically. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
The Perils of Pauline: Being kind to myself
Meg Barnhouse Allowing myself to see my injuries and pain as “not my fault” is a spiritual challenge. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Representing a moral center
Elaine McArdle Interfaith, multiracial clergy coalition resisted white supremacist gathering in Charlottesville, Virginia. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
UUs fight ACA repeal with civil disobedience
Elaine McArdle Unitarian Universalists joined interfaith coalition partners fighting repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
UUA Board of Trustees appoints two co-moderators
Elaine McArdle Co-Moderators Barb Greve and Elandria Williams will serve together until special election in 2018. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Sin is personal, not just systemic
Molly Housh Gordon Does the sin of white supremacy live in us or in the systems beyond us? Source: UUA World from UUA.org