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 : Tiny forests have sprouted as a way to fight climate change and biodiversity loss. Learn how one group helped bring them to the Northeast United States. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Margaret A Keip : “When fear grips the heart, or despair bows the head, may we bend as heart and head lead us down to touch the ground beneath our feet.” Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle : The Revival, entitled “Reimagine Together: From an Extractive Age to a New Era,” invites UUs to recommit to climate justice and collective liberation. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle : The changes go into effect in 2025. To participate, employers must act before January 1, 2025. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle : The new name is ‘beyond borders’ and emphasizes ‘relationships and communities,’ says Acting Director Rev. Morgan McLean. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Maryann Batlle : Meet Wayfinder, a twice-a-month newsletter designed to help you navigate your UU world. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Jeff Milchen : The Revival take place September 28-29 and will unite UUs from across the United States on caring for the planet and advancing justice. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Staff Writer : The UUA says its commitment “grows more urgent as the escalation of the conflict into Lebanon threatens to engulf the entire region.” Read the statement in full. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Staff Writer : In this Q&A, Mary Benard, Publishing Director of Skinner House Books and UUA Publications, shares how staffers across the Association are collaborating to create helpful resources for UUs and congregations. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Robert Essink : Robert Essink, who served as his Maryland congregation’s board president, shares some insights to help first-time trustees get started. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
