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. 
Our Community
Our Sunday morning activities are at the center of our life as a congregation, but most people find that being part of a group or serving on a committee adds another very rewarding dimension to their experience of this religious community.
Committees, covenant groups, performing arts groups, social action groups, and affinity groups are opportunities for you to become involved in the life of the congregation. Some of these groups provide opportunities for you to be of service to our church, some provide opportunities for you to explore your own personal spiritual journey, some provide opportunities for artistic expression, and some provide opportunities for you to help make the world a better place. And all of these groups offer opportunities for you to build a sense of community with others here at our church.