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. 
The Radical Roots of Mother's Day
Rachel Walden Long before Mother’s Day was celebrated with brunches and flower bouquets, Unitarian Julia Ward Howe wrote her Mother’s Day Proclamation. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
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Dallas Congregation Supports People Seeking Abortions
Heather Beasley Doyle Unitarian Universalists offer pastoral care to travelers to New Mexico. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Congregations Practicing Interconnection
Kat McKim Deep collaborations between congregations offer mutual support, foster creativity. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Citizens Use Direct Democracy to Secure Reproductive Rights
Jeff Milchen As voters successfully fight repressive laws, more GOP legislatures attempt to stifle citizen initiatives. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Expanding the Mosaic of Belonging in UU Communities
Anna Bethea , Janice Marie Johnson , Carey McDonald New online hub will offer resources, support for dismantling oppression. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Lena K Gardner on the BLUU Northside Housing Cooperative Initiative
Skyler David Hodell , Elaine McArdle Q&A with BLUU Executive Director Lena K Gardner about an exciting new project underway in Minneapolis. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Shedding Old Skins
Karen Hering On the threshold of change, we need to learn to let go. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Moment of Reflection – Beloved Community
Staff Writer “It was like we were all transported to a common place that was peaceful, happy, and alive. To me, that’s creating Beloved Community.” Source: UUA World from UUA.org
What Is Green Sanctuary 2030?
Kat McKim The current iteration of the ongoing congregational program includes an emphasis on justice. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Youth Battle Government Inaction in New Documentary
Sonja L. Cohen The film explores the lives and legal case of a group suing the federal government over climate change. Source: UUA World from UUA.org