Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, Lead Minister

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.

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Rev. Sasha Ostrom, Assistant Minister

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 Monday – 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.

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Lewis Copulsky, Operations Director

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.

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Dana Lundquist, Family Ministry Director

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.

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Annie Wheliss, Congregational Life Coordinator

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.

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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.

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Wenchao Koniarczyk, Accompanist

Wenchao Koniarczyk, Accompanist

Responsibilities

Wenchao accompanies our choir on Sunday morning.

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Zane Potorti, AV Team

Zane Potorti, AV Team

Responsibilities

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

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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.

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Michelle Williamson, Nursery Lead

Responsibilities:

Michelle is our Childcare provider for babies and children 0-3.

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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

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