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. 
The discipline of forgiveness
Elizabeth Lerner Maclay It’s gotten so that if I call a loved one during that period of ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, they’ll just ask, ‘Is this the phone call?’ Source: UUA World from UUA.org
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Othering and belonging
Darrick Jackson Unitarian Universalism is my theological home, but it doesn’t speak to my black identity. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Of course I’m racist
Doug Muder Unlike many Unitarian Universalists, I was brought up openly racist. I’ve made progress, and I still have a long way to go. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
So far, Florida congregations largely spared by Irma
Michael Hart As Unitarian Universalists clean up, though, no word about Virgin Islands or Key West fellowships. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Houston congregations rally around members, neighbors displaced by Harvey
Elaine McArdle Donations to UUA-UUSC relief fund are approaching $250,000. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
To those who are tired
Pam Rumancik Injustice isn’t new, and it isn’t going away soon. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
‘We have all been charged’
Kenny Wiley, Elaine McArdle At the General Assembly in New Orleans, Unitarian Universalists find hopeful signs in a time of surprising change. Source: UUA World from UUA.org
How far can Unitarian Universalism’s First Principle go?
Doug Muder As national events chip away at my First-Principle practices, I have to wonder: What will be left? Source: UUA World from UUA.org
Unitarian Universalists donate, sign up for Houston recovery work
Elaine McArdle Houston-area UUs still checking on congregants and damage to churches; UUA/UUSC relief fund will also aid marginalized people and immigrants. Source: UUA World from UUA.org