Staff
Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, Lead Minister
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Phone: 919-239-2438
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4802033131
Availability
Rev. Sasha is usuall 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, Congregational Administrator
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
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, our facilities and grounds, and communications.
Annie Wheliss, Congregational Life Coordinator
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
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 help them feel at home at UUFR, coordinating volunteers, coordinating UUFR’s social media presence, and updating our database.
Scott McKenzie, Music Director
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-325-0277
Responsibilities
Scott directs our choir, coordinates other musicians, and plays piano for our Sunday morning services.
Wenchao Koniarczyk, Accompanist

Rev. Terrill Lloyd, Youth Group Coordinator
Contact Information
(919) 797-3454
Availability
Rev. Terill is usually at UUFR on Sunday mornings and early afternoons and is available for appointments upon request.
Responsibilities
Rev. Terrill facilitates the middle and high school youth groups at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh and helps facilitate youth participation in other parts of the congregation.
Sage Levesque, AV Team

Responsibilities
Sage provides AV support for our Sunday morning worship services as well as other events.
Zane Potorti, AV Team

Responsibilities
Zane provides AV support for our Sunday morning worship services as well as other events.