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 : A volunteer position, the moderator chairs the UUA Board of Trustees, is the presiding officer at the annual General Assembly, and works closely with the board, executive staff, and committees of the Association. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Deepa Iyer : Activist and author Deepa Iyer shares a roadmap for maintaining your own effectiveness and well-being on your social-change journey. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Staff Writer : UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt marks the start of a new congregational year in a recorded video. Access the full message. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Staff Writer : Answers to some of your questions about the political engagement rules that apply to nonprofit UU congregations and groups. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Maryann Batlle : In this conversation, UUA Climate Strategist Rachel Myslivy also calls on UUs to view climate justice as an intersectional issue with “the same root causes as other systems of oppression we fight so hard against.” Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Jeff Milchen : In this conversation, UUA Disability Justice Associate Rev. Amanda Schuber shares insight on progress being made, challenges that remain, and current advocacy priorities. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Staff Writer : Review full text of the statement, which serves as the foundation of all the work of the UUA, its member congregations, and its covenanted communities. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Staff Writer : Learn how to join the conversation about this book, edited by Peggy Gillespie, that can be a catalyst for meaningful action and reflection. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Jasmine Vaughn-Hall : Three Minnesota UU congregations came together to raise money, and sponsor and host three Ukrainian families that are now forging their own paths. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle : More than 3,400 Unitarian Universalists came together to explore the faith’s underpinnings, take consequential votes, and be in community with one another. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
