{"id":8,"date":"2026-03-10T19:43:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:50:09","slug":"our-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4cb8540f alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-bcb41b1a\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patience-Stoddard-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patience-Stoddard-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patience-Stoddard-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patience-Stoddard-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patience-Stoddard-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patience-Stoddard-3-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Patience-Stoddard-3-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6561e18b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-18489f5d\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Rev. Dr. Patience Stoddard<br><strong>Minister<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-modal uagb-block-2d7c756d uagb-modal-wrapper\" data-escpress=\"enable\" data-overlayclick=\"enable\"><div class=\"uagb-spectra-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a class=\"uagb-modal-button-link wp-block-button__link uagb-modal-trigger\" href=\"#\" onclick=\"return false;\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-modal-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Learn about Patience<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M352 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L192 205.3l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l160-160c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l160 160c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C368.4 348.9 360.2 352 352 352z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"uagb-effect-default uagb-modal-popup uagb-block-2d7c756d uagb-modal-type-undefined\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">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.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><button class=\"uagb-modal-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Modal\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6f6dfec1\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"919\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amy-Conley-919x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amy-Conley-919x1024.jpg 919w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amy-Conley-269x300.jpg 269w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amy-Conley-768x856.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amy-Conley.jpg 1249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-87e1a452\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-dc6103b3\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Amy Conley<br>Music Director<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-modal uagb-block-e6791978 uagb-modal-wrapper\" data-escpress=\"enable\" data-overlayclick=\"enable\"><div class=\"uagb-spectra-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a class=\"uagb-modal-button-link wp-block-button__link uagb-modal-trigger\" href=\"#\" onclick=\"return false;\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-modal-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Learn about Amy<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M352 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L192 205.3l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l160-160c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l160 160c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C368.4 348.9 360.2 352 352 352z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"uagb-effect-default uagb-modal-popup uagb-block-e6791978 uagb-modal-type-undefined\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Amy Conley is a&nbsp; lifelong musician, bringing a wealth of experience as a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, song-leader, arranger, and educator.&nbsp;Her musical foundation was laid in Needham, Massachusetts, with eight years of piano study and involvement in guitar and singing for church services.&nbsp; 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&nbsp; started her own music school and performing business while raising her three children.&nbsp; Amy finds immense joy in her current role at UUCM, where she&nbsp; 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!<\/p>\n<\/div><button class=\"uagb-modal-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Modal\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7dc10db6\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jamie-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jamie-1.jpg 338w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jamie-1-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-113e8e53\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e1780f32\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Jamie Ferrier<\/strong>, <strong>Congregational Administrator<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-modal uagb-block-ac6f3671 uagb-modal-wrapper\" data-escpress=\"enable\" data-overlayclick=\"enable\"><div class=\"uagb-spectra-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a class=\"uagb-modal-button-link wp-block-button__link uagb-modal-trigger\" href=\"#\" onclick=\"return false;\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-modal-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Learn about Jamie<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M352 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L192 205.3l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l160-160c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l160 160c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C368.4 348.9 360.2 352 352 352z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"uagb-effect-default uagb-modal-popup uagb-block-ac6f3671 uagb-modal-type-undefined\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Jamie joined UUCM in August 2015. She attended the University of Vermont, where she received her bachelor\u2019s 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.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><button class=\"uagb-modal-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Modal\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a645d1cc\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/suewahlen-150wide-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/suewahlen-150wide-2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/suewahlen-150wide-2-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-11ff2ac2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-615553b4\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Sue Wahlen<br>Custodian<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-modal uagb-block-5bd177e0 uagb-modal-wrapper\" data-escpress=\"enable\" data-overlayclick=\"enable\"><div class=\"uagb-spectra-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a class=\"uagb-modal-button-link wp-block-button__link uagb-modal-trigger\" href=\"#\" onclick=\"return false;\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-modal-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Learn about Sue<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M352 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L192 205.3l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l160-160c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l160 160c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C368.4 348.9 360.2 352 352 352z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"uagb-effect-default uagb-modal-popup uagb-block-5bd177e0 uagb-modal-type-undefined\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-content\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><button class=\"uagb-modal-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Modal\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:27px\">Our Ministers Emeritae<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2528b27d alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-eec370d6\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rev-Barbara-Emerita-150x183-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rev-Barbara-Emerita-150x183-1-2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rev-Barbara-Emerita-150x183-1-2-246x300.jpg 246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-89553daa\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b9d4799d\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Barbara McKusick Liscord<\/strong><br><strong>Minister Emerita<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-modal uagb-block-3be87d8a uagb-modal-wrapper\" data-escpress=\"enable\" data-overlayclick=\"enable\"><div class=\"uagb-spectra-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a class=\"uagb-modal-button-link wp-block-button__link uagb-modal-trigger\" href=\"#\" onclick=\"return false;\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-modal-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Learn about Barbara<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M352 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L192 205.3l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l160-160c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l160 160c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C368.4 348.9 360.2 352 352 352z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"uagb-effect-default uagb-modal-popup uagb-block-3be87d8a uagb-modal-type-undefined\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><button class=\"uagb-modal-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Modal\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c74657c2\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/olavnieuwejaar-150wide-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-79\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/olavnieuwejaar-150wide-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/olavnieuwejaar-150wide-1-262x300.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-978f4015\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-6e4224c9\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Olav Nieuwejaar<\/strong><br><strong>Minister Emeritus &nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-modal uagb-block-92b6cdc8 uagb-modal-wrapper\" data-escpress=\"enable\" data-overlayclick=\"enable\"><div class=\"uagb-spectra-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a class=\"uagb-modal-button-link wp-block-button__link uagb-modal-trigger\" href=\"#\" onclick=\"return false;\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-modal-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Learn about Olav<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M352 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L192 205.3l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l160-160c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l160 160c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C368.4 348.9 360.2 352 352 352z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"uagb-effect-default uagb-modal-popup uagb-block-92b6cdc8 uagb-modal-type-undefined\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">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.&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n<\/div><button class=\"uagb-modal-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Modal\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-07550528\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jeannenieuwejaar-150wide-Lighter-More-Contrast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jeannenieuwejaar-150wide-Lighter-More-Contrast-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/wp_explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jeannenieuwejaar-150wide-Lighter-More-Contrast-1-246x300.jpg 246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b93549ba\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-3fb76233\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar<\/strong><strong><br>Minister Emerita<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-modal uagb-block-74c6b5e4 uagb-modal-wrapper\" data-escpress=\"enable\" data-overlayclick=\"enable\"><div class=\"uagb-spectra-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a class=\"uagb-modal-button-link wp-block-button__link uagb-modal-trigger\" href=\"#\" onclick=\"return false;\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-modal-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Learn about Jeanne<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M352 352c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L192 205.3l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l160-160c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0l160 160c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C368.4 348.9 360.2 352 352 352z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"uagb-effect-default uagb-modal-popup uagb-block-74c6b5e4 uagb-modal-type-undefined\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Jeanne is the author of&nbsp;<em>The Gift of Faith: Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children,&nbsp;<\/em>published in 2002 by Skinner House Books.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her most recent book,&nbsp;<em>Fluent in Faith: A Unitarian Universalist Embrace of Religious Language&nbsp;<\/em>was released in 2012. At the Worship Service on December 2, 2012, Rev. Jeanne spoke&nbsp;about the topic of this book. &nbsp;Copies of Rev. 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