Who's Who in Family Ministry - Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley

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October 2019 Good Neighbor

Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) seeks to eradicate homelessness and revitalize the West County Community through case management, enrichment and training opportunities to help stabilize low- moderate income community members.GRIP uses a unique approach to meet the complex needs of our consumers, by using our Multi-Disciplinary Case Management team. The team consists of a Housing Navigator (identifies and provides the best housing options for our consumers, while eliminating the barriers to attain housing), Families in Transitions Specialists (provides intensive case management for identified homeless youth and their families), Mental Health Professional and Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor.

It is inspiring to see the strength of leadership that is at the ready.

Suzette Anderson-Duggan Family Ministry Committee Co-Chair
As the Family Ministry Co-Chair, Suzette shares responsibility for guiding the Family Ministry program, helping to prepare young UUs & their families for a lifetime of spiritual exploration and growth. Contact

Alice Lemieux Family Ministry Committee Co-Chair

As the Family Ministry Co-Chair, Alice works to coordinate the efforts of the Family Ministry program. Alice has a special passion for UUCB’s OWL program and has helped provide special guidance for this area of our shared ministry. Contact

Colleen Farrell Faith Formation Taskforce

Colleen is your committee contact for Our Whole Lives, children’s classes in the fall, volunteer recruitment, training & support, and summer RE class. Contact

Megan Hailey-Dunsheath Faith Formation Taskforce
Contact Megan about the teacher support team, volunteer recruitment & training, youth group activities in the fall, and the summer RE class. Contact

Zackrie Vinczen Acting Director of Family Ministry
Zackrie is the staff person temporarily in charge of overseeing the operation and Health of the Family Ministry Program at UUCB.

Mary Lynn Sasso Childcare Coordinator
Mary’s job is to supervise the childcare staff & coordinate childcare services for the church. Here’s how info on how to request childcare. Contact

Rev. Christian Schmidt Co-Minister, UUCB

Administrator Alisa Gould Sudden

Merrin Clough Director of Family Ministry, UUCB

Lissa Roos Parker Rental Manager

Catherine Boyle Acting Director of Family Ministry

Lissa Roos Parker Scheduling Coordinator Phone: (510) 525-0302, ext. 312

Rev. Cathleen Cox Community Minister

Rev. Theresa Hardy Community Minister

Rev. Sue Magidson Community Minister

Rev. Jane Ramsay Community Minister

Dr. Bryan Baker UUCB Director of Music

Daniel Schmidt UUCB Gamelan Ensemble Director

Jim Gasperini UUCB Webmaster

Katya Kolesnikova Principal Organist

Lisa Maynard Coordinating Team

Richie Dawkins Thursday Night Caterer

Program Council Convener Ann Harlow

Gail Simpson Chair, UUCB Music and Art

Ray Westergard Coordinator of UUCB Volunteers for GRIP

UUCB Coordinating Team

Ann Harlow, Editor UUCB The Week Ahead

Ann Harlow, Editor UUCB Beacon on the Hill

Lonnie Moseley, Chair UUCB Pathways to Adventure and Spiritual Growth

UUCB Stewardship Committee

Nancy (Kelly) Kelly UUCB Social Justice Council

UUCB Pastoral Care Reaching out to those who need caring attention.

UUCB Communications Team

Rev. Kristin Schmidt Senior Co-Minister, UUCB

Thank you for writing. I check email when I am in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. My writing days are Wednesdays. During my office hours I can be reached at the church at 510-525-0302 ext. 303. Outside of office hours, or if you have a pastoral care emergency, please call me directly at 510-592-8738 and leave a message with your name, whether you are calling with an emergency need (serious illness, death, trauma, etc.), and how I can best reach you when returning your call. I will respond to urgent and emergency messages as soon as I can and all other messages the next time I am in the church office. The Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt Senior Co-Minister Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley

Lonnie and Paul Membership Co-Chairs

Lenore Ralston, Coordinator UUCB Chalice Circles

Judy Sam UUCB Read Aloud Volunteers