Author: Cate Calac

We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more. We seek to help people reconnect — to help us find meaning in our lives. Our mission is to… Build Community. Seek Inspiration. Promote Justice. Find Peace.

New Rate Structure and Policy for Building Rentals

Effective July 1, the Board of Trustees has approved a new rate structure and policy for Rentals and Building Usage. Some of the changes include new rates for all events, a special rate for recitals, and a 50% discount for members.

Shornor Vineyard

Building Carebuildingcare@uucuc.org Shornor Vineyard has worked as our custodian at UUCUC since the fall of 2017. Prior to coming to work for us, he served as a houseman at the local Marriott. He was born in Helena, Arkansas and lived in Chicago until 1994 when his family relocated to the Champaign-Urbana area. He is interested … Continue reading Shornor Vineyard

Kathy Vance

Financial Secretaryfinsec@uucuc.org Kathy admits she has lost track of when she became a member of the church. Her daughter, Shannon, was in elementary school, so that makes it about 20 years ago. Over the years, she has had the pleasure of serving as an RE teacher, OWL facilitator, YRUU advisor, Board member (briefly), and a … Continue reading Kathy Vance

Kelsey Libert

Childcare Coordinatorchildcare@uucuc.org Kelsey is a lifelong UU from Madison, Wisconsin, and is a student at the university.

Michele Townsend Grove

Interim Director of Religious Educationre-director@uucuc.org Michele Townsend Grove is an interim religious education director who is honored to be working with Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana- Champaign until July 2021. During the interim period, Michele will work in relationship with all members and friends in the congregation as the congregations discerns its core values and … Continue reading Michele Townsend Grove

Sherry Bohlen

Director of Congregational Engagementmembership@uucuc.org Sherry works with new and veteran UUCUC members to deepen their connection to each other and to the church while she supports outreach to the community to share who we are, what we do and why it matters.  She is a veteran community organizer and a life-long peace and social justice … Continue reading Sherry Bohlen

Kate Barton

Director of Facilitiesfacilities@uucuc.org Kate joined us in 2018. She has a Masters Degree in Community Planning from the University of Rhode Island with a concentration in Policy and Program Evaluation. Before moving to this area she worked as the CEO of the Housing Authority of Henry County and its non-profit affiliate for 20 years retiring … Continue reading Kate Barton