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. 
Here's What You Missed at GA 2023
Elaine McArdle From inspiring speakers to impassioned voices, here are the highlights of this year’s multiplatform UUA General Assembly. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Our UU Teams
A Farewell Message from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Staff Writer As her time as UUA President winds down, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray shares a message of appreciation for the work we’ve done together and excitement for what’s to come. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Frederick Douglass: What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?
Staff Writer In this excerpted version of his now-classic 1852 oration, Frederick Douglass casts Fourth of July celebrations as an offense to the enslaved population of the United States, and all who yearn for true freedom. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Let’s End a Decade-Long Legal Travesty
Jeff Milchen Unitarian Universalists must work to defend voting rights for all. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Racist or Antiracist
Ibram X Kendi Fundamentally racism—its heartbeat—has always been denial. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Hypothetical Argument, Real-life Harm
Jeff Milchen U.S. Supreme Court Threatens Dangerous Exceptions to Public Accommodations Laws. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Key Things to Know About General Assembly 2023
Elaine McArdle A quick guide to the speakers, events, and business of this year’s Unitarian Universalist Association annual meeting. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
U.S. Supreme Court Cases that Impact UU Principles
Jeff Milchen The Unitarian Universalist Association and UU World are following several U.S. Supreme Court cases that address core UU principles and affect the rights of oppressed groups. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
UUA Presidents, 1961–2023
Staff Writer A brief look at the people who have led the Unitarian Universalist Association since its founding. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Letting the Momentum Carry Us Forward
Susan Frederick-Gray It has been my profound honor to serve as your UUA president. Source: UUA World from UUA.org