Rev. Dr. Patience Stoddard
Minister
Rev. Stoddard brings decades of experience to our pulpit, characterized by a ministry of deep sensitivity, competence, and a heart for congregational vitality. A long-time leader within the Unitarian Universalist movement, she previously served with distinction as a Congregational Consultant for the New Hampshire-Vermont District of the UUA. In that role, she became known for her ability to help congregations navigate transitions and rediscover their vibrant, thriving centers. Her journey to Milford is marked by an extraordinary story of resilience and strength. After a significant recovery from a serious injury in late 2025, Patience returns to active ministry with a renewed spirit and a deep commitment to the values of our beloved community. Patience is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School and Andover Newton Theological School. She is known for her thoughtful, grounded sermons and her gift for pastoral care. We are honored to have her leadership as we embark on this fresh start together.
Amy Conley
Music Director
Amy Conley is a lifelong musician, bringing a wealth of experience as a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, song-leader, arranger, and educator. Her musical foundation was laid in Needham, Massachusetts, with eight years of piano study and involvement in guitar and singing for church services. Amy directed a guitar/vocal ensemble at the College of the Holy Cross while studying English Literature. Later, as an adult Unitarian-Universalist, Amy helped with music at UU churches and started her own music school and performing business while raising her three children. Amy finds immense joy in her current role at UUCM, where she integrates her diverse musical skills to enrich congregational life and worship services, collaborating closely with the Minister, Youth Committee, and Worship Team. If you come to UUCM, you might also hear banjo, harmonica, ukulele, dulcimer, drum or other delightful sounds played by Amy and our members!
Jamie Ferrier, Congregational Administrator
Jamie joined UUCM in August 2015. She attended the University of Vermont, where she received her bachelor’s in mathematics. She has worked in several fields, including medicine, statistical research, and hospitality, in addition to owning her own art business. She spends most of her time with her partner and their children, creating art and gardening. Jamie really enjoys serving the UUCM community.
Sue Wahlen
Custodian
Sue Wahlen has been working at our church since April 2005, keeping UUCM spotless and continually moving furniture to accommodate the many meetings and activities scheduled weekly.
Our Ministers Emeritae
Barbara McKusick Liscord
Minister Emerita
Rev. Barbara served our congregation from 2002 until her retirement in 2017. She initiated a number of events and practices to enhance congregational life at UUCM, including special worship services, programs for children and youth (including educational field trips), the Soul Matters curriculum, Small Group Ministry, various Adult Ed programs, increasing the endowment, property improvements, adding the Shelley Garden property, Green Sanctuary certification, sharing resources with other UU congregations, and actively participating in the Souhegan Valley Interfaith Council.
Olav Nieuwejaar
Minister Emeritus
Olav served our congregation from 1976 to 2000. Jeanne, his wife, first served as Director of Religious Education and then was called to co-ministry with Olav for the last years of their ministry together in Milford. Rev. Olav and Rev. Jeanne occasionally lead worship for our congregation and are sometimes available for memorial services and weddings, when our minister is unavailable. Olav and Jeanne served as Co-Interim Ministers in Cambridge, England and at the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock on Long Island. They also served as Co-District Executives for the New Hampshire-Vermont District of the UUA.
Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar
Minister Emerita
Jeanne is the author of The Gift of Faith: Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children, published in 2002 by Skinner House Books. Her most recent book, Fluent in Faith: A Unitarian Universalist Embrace of Religious Language was released in 2012. At the Worship Service on December 2, 2012, Rev. Jeanne spoke about the topic of this book. Copies of Rev. Jeanne’s books are available from the UUA bookstore.