Updated July 2025
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees shall consist of four officers of the Congregation (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer), and three to five at large trustees. All officers and at-large members of the Board must be Congregation members in good standing. Officers will serve two-year terms. At Large Board Members will serve three-year terms. Officers shall not serve more than two consecutive full terms in the same office. An at-large member may only serve one 3-year term in that position. The President and Treasurer shall be elected in the same year, and the Vice President and Secretary shall be elected in the alternating year. The terms of the at-large members shall be staggered so that no more than two at-large positions expire in any given year. More than half of an unexpired term shall be considered a full term. No member of the Board may serve more than six consecutive years on the Board, but may serve again after a two-year absence from the Board.
To email all members: Board@uucharlottesville.org
Carol Gardner – President (1st 2-year term 2025-2027)
Bev Ryan – Vice President (2nd 2-year term 2024-2026)
Jimmy Gorham – Treasurer (1st 2-year term 2025-2027)
Tammy Wilt – Secretary (1st 2-year term 2024-2026)
Ellie Syverud – At Large (1st 3-year term 2025-2028)
Achsah Carrier – At Large (1st 3-year term 2023-2026)
John Griffith – At Large (1st 3-year term 2023-2026)
Ashley Cooley – At Large (Board appointed, filling the remaining 2 year term of Chris Little 2025-2027)
Kim Grover – At Large (filling the remaining 2 year term of Sylvie Semmelhack 2025-2027)
Rev. Tim Temerson – Ex-officio
Rev. Leia Durland-Jones, Ex-officio
Paid Staff
Rev. Tim Temerson, Lead Minister
Rev. Leia Durland Jones, Minister of Faith Development
Scott DeVeaux, Director of Music
Sandra Schwartz , Operations Manager
Bryn Malone, Religious Education Assistant
Nash Ford, Office Assistant/Streaming Tech
Steve Rogers, Facilities Manager
Communications Contacts
If you want to:
Put a notice in or report an issue with our newsletter (note: the deadline for the Friday newsletter is Tuesday at noon):
Office@UUCharlottesville.org
To have your brief newsletter notice linked to a longer website post,
include that text in your email to the office and copy:
Communications@UUCharlottsville.org
Put something on or report an issue with our website:
Communications@UUCharlottesville.org
Request a mailing to all or a group of members:
Office@UUCharlottesville.org
Contact a specific staff member:
https://uucharlottesville.org/about-us/contact
Contact the office in general:
Office@UUCharlottesville.org
Contact the Ministers in general:
Ministers@UUCharlottesville.org
Contact the Board of Directors:
Board@UUCharlottesville.org
Contact a specific Executive Board Member:
https://uucharlottesville.org/board-of-trustees
Congregational Elected and Board Appointed Committees
The Nominating Committee consists of four to five congregation members elected at the annual congregational business meeting for terms of two years. The terms should be staggered so that two or three positions expire each year. One additional voting member shall serve from the Board. Email nominating@uucharlottesville.org.
Bev Thierwechter (2025-2027)
Elizabeth Breeden(2025-2026)
Katharine Maus (2025-2027)
Janine Jakim (2025-2027)
John Griffith, Board of Trustees Liaison
The Personnel Committee consists of five to six members of the congregation as follows: One designated member of the Board and four to five members to be elected at the annual business congregational meeting, two to three each year. The chair of the committee will be chosen by the committee. A Senior Staff member shall serve on the committee in a non voting, ex officio capacity. Members serve three year terms and may serve a second three year term if elected or appointed. Email personnel@uucharlottesville.org
Robert Brett, chair (2023-2026)
Cathy Lawder (2023-2026)
Keith McGlamery (2025-2028)
Michael Mott (2025-2028)
Steve Brecker (2025-2026)
Bev Ryan, Board of Trustees Liaison
The Committee on the Ministry (COM): the Bylaws of the Unitarian Universalist Congregating of Charlottesville (UUCville) require that the Board of Trustees appoint a Committee on the Ministry (COM) whose purpose is to “interpret, support, and monitor the ministry of the Congregation.” The Board of Trustees appoints the COM in consultation with the minister(s) and the COM is comprised of 3-5 members serving staggered two-year terms.
In June of 2024, UUCville unanimously adopted a long-range plan, Love into Action. The purpose of the plan is to provide the congregation with focus and accountability as it seeks to live its mission. The plan is organized around broad priorities contained in the mission statement, including:
- Cultivating a safe and welcoming place for all
- Nurturing heart, mind, body, and spirit
- Working for justice, equity, and peace for all people
- Working for justice, equity, and peace for the planet
To accomplish these priorities and the numerous goals contained in the long-range plan, the Board of Trustees charges the COM to work closely with the Lead Minister in supporting and monitoring implementation of the plan. The COM will assist relevant staff and lay leaders in developing strategies for accomplishing the goals and priorities of the plan and in building the required infrastructure (teams & task forces, leaders, volunteers, financial resources, and publicity). To fulfill this charge, the COM is strongly encouraged to create portfolios for individual COM members that align with the priorities in the long-range plan.
Barb Alag
Laura Horn
Pam McIntire
If you are a lay leader charged with starting an initiative that is aligned to UUC’s Strategic Plan, and you would like a thought partner to help scope and establish the initiative, please reach out to the COM for assistance. Email com@uucharlottesville.org
Finance Committee is a board appointed advisory body for the Treasurer and senior staff in decisions related to the financial health of the congregation. The Committee is responsible for reviewing monthly financial reports and preparing the proposed budget for each fiscal year. Email finance@uucharlottesville.org
Donna Redmond, chair
Doug Webbink
Rosalie Simari
Gloria Morgan
Carol Saliba
Jimmy Gorham, Board of Trustees Treasurer
The Policy Review Team is composed of three members of the Church, as follows: one Board member and two other Board-appointed members of the congregation who are not currently serving on the Board. Policy Review Team members will serve for two years and for no more than two consecutive full terms.
Elizabeth Breeden
Sandy Brooks
Beverly Ryan, Board of Trustees Member
Stewardship Steering Committee is a board appointed committee charged with strengthening our financial health by developing and supporting short and long-term priorities that nurture a culture of giving, through the responsible development, planning, and management of the congregation’s resources. Email: ssc@uucharlottesville.org
Marcia Brecker
Ann Salamini
Kay Frazier
Ellie Syverud Board of Trustees Member
Jimmy Gorham, Board of Trustees Treasurer
Rev. Tim Temerson
Ad Hoc Board Task Forces, Councils and Committees
Glen Short Capital Endowment Fund
Sally Taylor, chair
Don Landis
Bev Ryan
Dick Somer
Congregation Ministries
Congregation Ministries weave together the voices of our many committees and groups! These vibrant ministries serve as the welcoming crossroads where information flows freely between dedicated groups, creating a tapestry of shared wisdom and purpose. The ministries foster a warm spirit of collaboration that keeps our congregation feeling like one big, joyful family.
Worship Groups
Worship Weavers, Angela Orebaugh, Frank Dukes and Tori Goodloe
Labyrinth, Patty Wallens
Sunday Ushers, Marcia Brecker
Lifespan Faith Development
Spiritual Book Group, Tammy Wilt & Jeanine Braithwaite
Adult Faith Development, Rev. Leia Durland-Jones
Children & Youth Religious Education Committee, Elaine Chapman
Community
CareNet, Lara Gastinger, Sandy Brooks
Covenant Group Steering Committee, Diana Scott
History Committee, Wayne Arneson and Sally Taylor
Hospitality & Coffee Service, Lorie Craddock & David Shutt
Membership & Sunday Greeters, Kate Soderman
Pastoral Care Team, Patty Wallens, Meg Dunham
Ushers,
UU Guys, John Nolen & Davit Schutt
Women’s Friendship Group, Email: womensfriendship@uucharlottesville.org to be added to the group google list to hear about upcoming events.
Young Adults Group, Hayley Owens & Carissa Temerson
Social Action
If you’re curious about upcoming demonstrations or activist activities where fellow UUs will be gathering, join our no-commitment email list by contacting Mosaic@uucharlottesville.org—it’s a wonderful way to stay informed about events that our congregation members might be attending, and the list is thoughtfully managed by four dedicated folks from our community!
Food Ministry
Food Pantry, Carol Saliba & Elizabeth Breeden
IHS Meal Packets, Terry Epp
Soup Kitchen, Bonnie Hansen & Elizabeth Breeden
IMPACT, Rev. Susan Karlson, Kelser Cowger & Meg Dunham
Ministry for Earth, Ellie Syverud & Kim Grover
Mosaic, John Alexander, Ashley Cooley, Frank Dukes, Linda Dukes, Diane Ober
PACEM, Gloria Morgan & Elizabeth Breeden
Social Action Collection, Elizabeth Breeden
City of Promise, Laura Horm, Pam McIntire, Gabe Perkinson
Sin Barreras, Mary Beth Wiley (rides), Meg Dunham (English Readiness)
Administrative
Art Show, Elizabeth Breeden
Communications Committee & Website, Achsah Carrier, Jude Bias, Angela Orebaugh, Joanna Hickman
Buildings Committee, Lorie Craddock, Elizabeth Breeden, Beverly Gorham, Kim Grover, Jude Bias
Gardens and Grounds Committee,Walter Hoffman & John Nolen
Remembrance Garden Committee, Elizabeth Breeden
Fundraising
Auction, Elizabeth Breeden, Kay Frazier, Bev Ryan
Yard Sale, Lorie Craddock & Ellie Syverud, Elizabeth Breeden