Staff
Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, Lead Minister
Contact Information
Email: james@uufr.org
Phone: (919) 239-2437
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2532526539
Availability
Rev. James is usually available for appointments Sunday – Thursday.
Responsibilities
Rev. James has overall responsibility for the ministry at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh. He assists the board in creating an overall vision for the congregation, regularly leads worship on Sunday morning, and supervises the staff.
Rev. Sasha Ostrom, Assistant Minister
Contact Information
Email: sashao@uufr.org
Phone: 919-239-2438
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4802033131
Availability
Rev. Sasha is usually available for appointments Sunday – Thursday.
Responsibilities
Rev. Sasha is responsible for pastoral care, justice ministry, and adult faith formation at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh. She is also the staff contact for all Fellowship social groups, regularly assists in worship on Sunday morning, and leads worship about once a month.
Lewis Copulsky, Operations Director
Contact Information
Email: lewis@uufr.org
Phone: 919-325-0276
Availability
Lewis is usually available Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the UUFR office, as well as other times by appointment. Please, call, however, before stopping by.
Responsibilities
Lewis has primary responsibilities for administrative matters at UUFR, including finances, facilities and grounds, and communications.
Dana Lundquist, Family Ministry Director
Contact Information
Email: dana@uufr.org
Phone: (919) 326-3641
Availability
Usually available for appointments Sunday – Thursday
Responsibilities
Dana oversees UUFR’s Family Ministry program which supports and nurtures children and youth from birth to 18 years old.
Annie Wheliss, Congregational Life Coordinator
Contact Information
Email: annie@uufr.org
Phone: 919-325-0275
Availability
Annie is usually available for appointments Sunday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Responsibilities
Annie’s primary responsibilities including working with newcomers to long-time members to help them feel at home at UUFR, coordinating volunteers, coordinating UUFR’s communications and social media presence, and updating our database.
Jean Marie Whaley, Music Director
Responsiblities: Jean Marie directs our choir, sometimes singing herself, and prepares meaningful music for Sunday morning services and other events at UUFR.
Wenchao Koniarczyk, Accompanist
Zane Potorti, AV Team
Responsibilities
Zane provides AV support for our Sunday morning worship services as well as other events.
Andrea Center, Sunshine Circle Lead
Responsibilities
Andrea is the lead teacher for our Sunshine Circle Sunday program for 4 – 6 year olds.
Learn more about Andrea here.
Em Puertolas, Family Ministry Assistant
Responsibilities
Em leads Middle School Youth Group and co-leads High School programming as well as provides administrative support for all of Family Ministry.
Michelle Williamson, Nursery Lead
Responsibilities:
Michelle is our Childcare provider for babies and children 0-3.
Matt McCroskey, Sexton
Responsibilities:
Maintaining the general cleanliness of UUFR, setting up for events, and other duties as assigned.
Tetiana Zibrova, Accompanist
Tetiana Zibrova, Accompanist
Beth Nicholson, OWL Coordinator
Beth Nicholson, OWL Coordinator