Board Archives - United Church of Christ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:59:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Board Archives - United Church of Christ 32 32 Julia Gaughan https://www.ucc.org/people/julia-gaughan/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:30:45 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126879 Julia Gaughan – Chair (Class of 2025, At Large) is a member of Plymouth Congregational in Lawrence, Kansas. Julia obtained her Bachelor’s degree in American Studies and her J.D. from the University of Kansas. After experience with and recovery from mental…

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]]> Jasmine Coleman Quinerly https://www.ucc.org/people/jasmine-coleman-quinerly-2/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:35:37 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126889 Jasmine Coleman Quinerly – Vice Chair (Class of 2028, At Large) is the Houston Association Minister in the South Central Conference. She is also Minister of Missions at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, Houston, Texas. She serves the United…

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]]> David Ackerman https://www.ucc.org/people/david-ackerman/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:59:53 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126837 David Ackerman (2025, Appointed CCM) serves as the Conference Minister of the Penn West Conference of the United Church of Christ. He grew up in Export, Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Grove City College (1990) and Harvard Divinity School (1993).…

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]]> Jean Avison https://www.ucc.org/people/jean-avison/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:12 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212766 Jean Avison (Elected Moderator) is a member of Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ in Beaverton, Oregon.  At Bethel, Jean serves on the Diaconate and Investment committees and is chair of the Nominations committee. Other past local church roles have…

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]]> Kearstin Bailey https://www.ucc.org/people/kearstin-bailey/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:08:40 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126845 Kearstin Bailey (Class of 2025, At Large) is the extravagant queer elder that you wish you knew growing up. Yes, Kearstin swims in the juicy waters of academia, playing with theology, queer studies, migration, & other things people love to…

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]]> Joyce Bathke https://www.ucc.org/people/joyce-bathke-2/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:23:07 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126864 Joyce Bathke (Class of 2028, At Large) is a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Wentzville, MO. Joyce is a retired Chief Operating Officer for the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross. Joyce served Wider…

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]]> Joan Bell-Haynes https://www.ucc.org/people/joan-bell-haynes/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:40:32 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=214857 Rev. Joan Bell-Haynes (DOC- Appointed Class of 2025) is the Executive Regional Minister, Central Rocky Mountain Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ/DOC) in the United States and Canada. She is an alumna of the Disciples Divinity House/University of…

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]]> Brian R. Bodager https://www.ucc.org/people/brian-r-bodager/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:13:26 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126850 Brian R. Bodager (Appointed Member, Pension Boards) is the President and CEO of the Pension Boards since 2015. As a banking executive and attorney, Brian brings more than three decades of financial, investment, and legal experience to serve the Church. Prior to…

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]]> Judith Booker https://www.ucc.org/people/judith-booker/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:41:24 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212680 Judith Booker (Class of 2031, At Large) is a proud member of Plymouth United Church of Christ, Detroit, MI, and currently serves as the Board President of the Michigan Conference United Church of Christ. As a member of the Conference’s…

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]]> Deborah Dee Brayton https://www.ucc.org/people/deborah-dee-brayton/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:12 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212764 Deborah Dee Brayton (Class of 2031, At Large) is a lifetime member of St. Albans Congregational Church UCC, located in St. Albans Queens, New York. This Servant Leader has served in many positions in her local church, Association, Conference and…

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]]> Elizabeth Brunton https://www.ucc.org/people/elizabeth-brunton/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:53:51 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=215848 Elizabeth Brunton (Class of 2025, At Large) currently works as an Institutional Review Specialist with the US Department of Education. She has been a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ. She is the Co-Chair of the Zachariah Walker…

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]]> Charles Buck https://www.ucc.org/people/charles-buck/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:17:55 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126854 Charles Buck (Appointed Member, United Church Funds) is President and CEO of United Church Funds. He is an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ, having served as local church pastor in Northern California and Hawai`i, as well as conference…

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]]> Cynthia Butts https://www.ucc.org/people/cynthia-butts/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:13:45 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=205775

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]]> Molly Carlson https://www.ucc.org/people/molly-carlson-2/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:34:04 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126885 Molly Carlson (2025, Appointed CCM) is currently the Conference Minister for the Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ. Ordained by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Molly has held Ordained Ministerial Partner Standing since 2013. She has served in…

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]]> Lorraine Ceniceros https://www.ucc.org/people/lorraine-ceniceros/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:56:46 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=213198 Rev. Lorraine Ceniceros (2025, Appointed CCM) as Conference Minister in the Kansas Oklahoma Conference. She grew up in Southern California, received her BS in Political Science from Northern Arizona University and her M. Div from Claremont School of Theology. Currently…

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]]> Eleanore (Elly) Chong https://www.ucc.org/people/eleanore-elly-chong/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:21:02 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126860 Eleanore (Elly) Chong (Class of 2025, At Large) is active in the social and political life of the state. She has run for political office, worked with non-profits, and protested against the Vietnam War. She attended Hawaii public schools, received her…

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]]> Tyler Connoley https://www.ucc.org/people/tyler-connoley/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:40:36 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126897 Tyler Connoley (2025, Appointed CCM) is the Conference Minister for the Central Pacific Conference, having served in that position since November of 2019. Previously, he served on conference staff in the Southwest Conference and in the Missouri Mid-South Conference. He…

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]]> Tom Croner https://www.ucc.org/people/tom-croner/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:41:21 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126899 Tom CronerTom Croner (Class of 2028, At Large) is a life-long member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Berlin, PA, serving there in numerous capacities along with the Penn West Conference board and committees. He feels blessed to be the…

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]]> Sana DelCorazón https://www.ucc.org/people/sana-delcorazon/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:12 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212763 Sana DelCorazón (Class of 2031, At Large) is a student at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities pursuing a Masters in Divinity and is a Member in Discernment with the Minnesota Conference. Sana serves on the board of the…

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]]> Courtney Dobbins https://www.ucc.org/people/courtney-dobbins/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:37:14 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126891 Courtney Dobbins (Class of 2028, At Large) is a current Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She works as a Pharmacy Intern and a Peer Coach and holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical…

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]]> Daniel Doty https://www.ucc.org/people/daniel-doty/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:46:02 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212688 Daniel Doty (Class of 2031, At Large) was baptized and confirmed in the United Church of Christ. Dan attended Bowling Green State University (OH) where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Education. He taught music in the public schools…

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]]> Jamar Doyle https://www.ucc.org/people/jamar-doyle/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:53:12 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=187797 Jamar Doyle (Appointed Member, CHHSM) began his service as President and CEO of the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries in March 2022.  Prior to joining CHHSM, Jamar served as Executive Director of the Greater Collinwood Development Corporation in…

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]]> Mark Dutell https://www.ucc.org/people/mark-dutell/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:25:47 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126870 Mark Dutell (Class of 2028, At Large) is a retired Human Resource Executive with 35 years of diversified experience in all areas of Human Resources. Mark career includes 30 years of progressive responsibility at Gates Corporation, a global automotive and…

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]]> Shernell J. Edney Stilley https://www.ucc.org/people/shernell-j-edney-stilley/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:26:47 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126871 Shernell J. Edney Stilley (Class of 2025, At Large) received her Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications from Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) and her Master of Divinity from Virginia Union University (Richmond, VA). Beginning in May 2019, Shernell will serve as Associate…

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]]> Derrick Elliott https://www.ucc.org/people/derrick-elliott/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:27:53 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126873 Derrick Elliott (Class of 2025, At Large) has a Christian foundation rooted in the Baptist tradition from childhood to young adulthood until the “God is Still Speaking,” campaign when, he says, “the United Church of Christ campaign spoke to him.” This…

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]]> Gabrielle Fields https://www.ucc.org/people/gabrielle-fields/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:26:29 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=164292 GabrielleGabrielle Fields (Class of 2028, At Large) is a recent graduate of Methodist Theological School in Ohio. She completed the Master of Divinity degree, specializing in biblical languages and texts, and ecology and justice. Gabrielle is a higher education professional…

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]]> Jimmy Christian Gibbs https://www.ucc.org/people/jimmy-christian-gibbs/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:12 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212762 Jimmy Christian Gibbs (Class of 2031, At Large) is a lifelong resident of the Cary/Raleigh North Carolina area earning accolades in vocal performance. He pursued additional degrees and is a non-practicing RN. He has worked in radio, television, and print…

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]]> Darrell Goodwin https://www.ucc.org/people/darrell-goodwin/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:31:41 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126881 Darrell Goodwin (2025, Appointed CCM) began as the first Executive Conference Minister of the Southern New England Conference on Jan. 1, 2021. He is also the first openly LGBT black person to serve as an Executive Conference Minister in the…

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]]> Richard Hom https://www.ucc.org/people/richard-hom/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:39:34 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126895 Richard HomRichard Hom (Class of 2028, At Large) is currently serving his second term as the Moderator of the Pacific Islander & Asian American Ministries (PAAM) of the United Church of Christ. As Moderator, Dick was instrumental in implementing many policies…

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]]> Eric Jackson https://www.ucc.org/people/eric-jackson/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:38:25 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126893 Eric Jackson (Class of 2025, At Large) has held a number of volunteer positions within the New Hampshire and New York Conferences. Eric is a member of United Black Christians and a member of the 2026 class of the Next Generation…

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]]> Tracy Keene https://www.ucc.org/people/tracy-keene/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:47:47 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126910 Tracy KeeneTracy Keene (Class of 2028, At Large) is an active lay leader at Old South Church in Boston, where he has been a member since 2007. He currently serves on the Church Council and is the Chair of (G)RACE Speaks,…

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]]> Cean James https://www.ucc.org/people/cean-james/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:12 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212761 Cean James (Class of 2031, At Large) is the Senior Pastor of Salt & Light, an interdenominational, intergenerational congregation worshiping and working in Southwest Philadelphia and Mt. Airy. In 2005, Pastor James planted Grace Christian Fellowship (GCF) as a nondenominational…

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]]> Marcia Keesee https://www.ucc.org/people/marcia-keesee/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:13 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212760 Marcia Keesee (Class of 2031, At Large) is a member of Fellowship Congregational UCC in Tulsa, OK. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Tulsa and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy…

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]]> Janese Murray https://www.ucc.org/people/janese-murray2/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:10:08 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=205837 Janese Murray (Class of 2025, At Large) is a member of New Covenant Community United Church of Christ, where she is married to the Pastor, Reverend Brian Murray.  She was on the Board of the Central Atlantic Conference from 2013…

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]]> A.T. Ortíz https://www.ucc.org/people/a-t-ortiz/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:13 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212759 A.T. Ortíz (Class of 2031, At Large) (she/her) is the Associate Pastor at Glenside UCC and serves as a founding co-chair of the Racial Justice Initiative of the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference. A bi-vocational minister, A.T. has been an associate pastor…

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]]> Andrew Ponder Williams https://www.ucc.org/people/andrew-williams/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:13 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212756 Andrew Ponder Williams (Class of 2031, At Large) is the Pastor of North Community Church UCC in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts. Andrew has served congregations along the California Coast, in the Southwest, and in New England. Andrew has a passion for…

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]]> Shari Prestemon https://www.ucc.org/people/shari-prestemon-uccbod/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:44:36 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126905 Shari Prestemon – Acting Associate General Minister / Co-Executive of Global Ministries (Appointed Member) began her service as Acting Associate General Minister and Co-Executive of Global Ministries on January 16, 2024. She previously served as the Minnesota Conference UCC Conference Minister (2013-2023),…

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]]> Michael Readinger https://www.ucc.org/people/michael-readinger/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:12 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212765 Michael J. Readinger (Class of 2031, At Large) retired from The Council for Health and Human Service Ministries, United Church of Christ in April 2022. He was called to the role of President & CEO in November of 2014. He…

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]]> Lawrence T. Richardson https://www.ucc.org/people/lawrence-t-richardson/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:07:18 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126932 Lawrence T. Richardson (Class of 2028, At Large) serves as the Associate Conference Minister for Church Vitality and Transitions in the Michigan Conference UCC and as the chair of the United Church of Christ Board Development Committee. He is a…

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]]> Bethany Ruhl https://www.ucc.org/people/bethany-ruhl/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:56:19 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126924 Bethany Ruhl (Class of 2028, At Large) is the Manager of Spiritual Wellness at Saint Luke’s Crittenton Children’s Center, which serves children experiencing mental health crisis in the Kansas City area. She is a Board- Certified Chaplain and recently graduated…

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]]> Gregory Sato https://www.ucc.org/people/gregory-sato/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:13 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212758 Gregory Sato (Class of 2031, At Large) is a member of Central Union Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he is currently a leader on the council and serves on a number of committees. He is an attorney with Kobayashi, Sugita…

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]]> A. Rushan Sinnaduray https://www.ucc.org/people/a-rushan-sinnaduray-2/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:18:46 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126856 Rushan SinnadurayA. Rushan Sinnaduray (Elected Moderator) currently serves as the Senior Minister of Central Union Church, Honolulu, Hawai’i. Rushan was born and raised in Sri Lanka and has lived and worked in New Zealand, Canada and the USA. He was ordained…

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]]> D’Angelo Smith https://www.ucc.org/people/dangelo-smith/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:50:31 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126916 D’Angelo Smith (Class of 2025, At Large) is a pediatric Chaplain with Advocate Children’s Hospital. He is a member of University Church Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, and holds a Master of Divinity degree. His work history includes: Contingency Chaplain, Chaplain Resident,…

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]]> Kylie Steever https://www.ucc.org/people/kylie-steever/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:51:25 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126918 Kylie Steever (Class of 2025, At Large) is an Education Specialist and Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Coach for Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) in Rapid City, South Dakota. She graduated with her Bachelors Degree in K-12 Special Education and K-12…

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]]> Karen Georgia A. Thompson https://www.ucc.org/people/karen-georgia-thompson-uccbod/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:55:26 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126922 Karen Georgia A. Thompson  – General Minister and President / Chief Executive Officer (Appointed Member) The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson is the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Thompson is the first woman…

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]]> Elizabeth (Beth) Walker https://www.ucc.org/people/elizabeth-beth-walker/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:32:23 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=168405 Beth WalkerElizabeth (Beth) Walker (Class of 2028, At Large) has been a member of Old First Reformed UCC in Philadelphia for over 25 years. She retired from the fulltime practice of law in June 2018 to commit her time and attention…

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]]> Kate West https://www.ucc.org/people/katherine-west/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:13 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=212757 Katharine (Kate) West (Class of 2031, At Large) is the pastor of Park Center UCC and First Congregational UCC in Antelope County, Nebraska. A graduate of Transylvania University and Lexington Theological Seminary, Kate is passionate about rural communities. From disaster…

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]]> Careina Williams https://www.ucc.org/people/careina-williams/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:34:46 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=168406 Careina WilliamsCareina Williams (Class of 2028, At Large) is a member of Peoples Congregational UCC in Washington, DC. Ms. Williams currently serves as a Principal of Sundance Bay, and has over 18 years of real estate investment and finance experience. She…

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]]> Kimberly Wood https://www.ucc.org/people/kimberly-wood/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:06:10 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=213110 Reverend Kimberly Wood (2025, Appointed CCM) is the Conference Minister of the Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Wood has served as a pastor in the UCC for 30 years. She earned her M.Div. from Bethany Theological…

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]]> Jeanette Zaragoza De Leon https://www.ucc.org/people/jeanette-zaragoza-de-leon/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:08:22 +0000 https://www.ucc.org/?post_type=person&p=126934 Jeanette Zaragoza De Leon (Class of 2025, At Large) earned a Bachelor’s degree from Lesley College in early childhood education and an M. Div. from Pacific School of Religion. A graduate of the University of Puerto Rico with an M. A.…

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