As a fellowship, we are beginning an exciting new chapter together. Rev. James, who has served with us as Lead Minister since 2019, will complete his ministry with UUFR in June 2026. His seven years with us as a developmental minister have been an important time of growth and change.
In June 2025, our congregation unanimously affirmed the Ministerial Search Team: Laura Dupre, Becky Elliott, Bill MacMillan, Chris Olson, Sandy Pearce, Ted Spencer, and Jim VanKirk. Together, and with your participation, we are beginning the work of calling a settled Lead Minister who we hope will join our fellowship in August 2026.
This process belongs to all of us. We’ll be sharing updates, opportunities to give input, and ways to be involved throughout the journey. You can always reach us at with your questions, ideas, or hopes for our future.
Updates will be posted here regularly. To learn more and explore ways to be involved in the search process, visit our Ministerial Search Engagement page.
June 2025: Introducing Your Ministerial Search Team
July 2025: Walking Together into July – How You Can Support Our Ministerial Search
July 2025: Help Us Tell UUFR’s Story- Update your Breeze Profile!
July 2025: Congregational Survey Launches August 15 – Your Voice Matters
August 2025: You’re Invited: Help Shape Our Future in a Searching Circle Discussion!
