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. Ethan Loewi : The honorary fellowship, presented in July, is from a college deeply rooted in religious dissent and nonconformity. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle : Overwhelmed parents, caregivers, and families “need us desperately, they need ministry and community,” says Rev. Erica Baron from the UUA’s Congregational Life team. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle : From asking families and children what they need to staffing for growth, UUs share what’s working for them. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Aisha K. Staggers : The faith formation model centers justice, ethics, and spirituality as lifelong, collective practices. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Cathy Seggel : Why lifelong religious education helps Unitarian Universalists face the evolving challenges of this moment. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
William Ellery Channing : “In a word, the great end is to awaken the soul, to excite and cherish spiritual life.” Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle : Singer-songwriter Peter Mayer and artist Sue Todd share details behind the exciting adaptation that brings the popular song to a younger audience. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Elaine McArdle : The brief asks the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Colorado law banning the medically discredited therapy. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Jeff Milchen : The online kit, designed for ready reference, has checklists on key topics, including spiritual care, security, forming partnerships, and social media. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Jasmine Vaughn-Hall : Across the United States, UUs are exploring new approaches to welcoming that prioritize intentionality. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
