Minister & Staff
General contact information
Unitarian Universalist Society
2355 Oakdale Road
Coralville, IA 52241
319-337-3443
admin@uusic.org
Building Hours
- Sundays: 9 am to 12 pm
- Mondays: 10 am to 4 pm
- Tuesdays: 10 am to 4 pm
- Wednesdays: 10 am to 4 pm
- Thursdays: 12 pm to 4 pm
Various staff will be at the building during these hours, but may not be available for walk-in assistance. Contact staff directly to set up an appointment.
Minister
Rev. Diana Smith
Minister
minister@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Rev. Diana Smith is currently away on medical leave. Her email account is not being actively monitored. If you are reaching out about a pastoral care matter, please contact the Pastoral Care Team at pastoralcare@uusic.org
If you are reaching out about other matters, please contact the appropriate staff person:
Congregational Administrator Emma Barnum at admin@uusic.org
Director of Congregational and Community Engagement Peggy Garrigues at dcce@uusic.org
Director of Lifespan Religious Education Nic Kaplan at education@uusic.org
Director of Congregational Music Alex Heetland at music@uusic.org
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Rev. Diana Smith (she/her) moved to Iowa City and began her settled ministry at UUS in August 2020. Beginning a ministry in the midst of a pandemic, devastating storms, and uprisings is challenging, and yet she is delighted to be here and building a shared ministry with UUS. As UUS's minister, she is responsible for worship and pastoral care, coordinates with UUS's justice teams and public ministries, and serves as head of staff. Learn more
Available:
- For meetings by appointment
- Regular work days Sunday through Thursdays
Full-time Staff
Emma Barnum
Congregational Administrator
admin@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Emma (she/her) is responsible for the general management of the operational programs of the UUS office and facilities, including accounting and HR. Learn more
Regular Hours:
(These hours are subject to change and are not open office hours. Contact Emma at admin@uusic.org to schedule an appointment.)
- Sunday: 9 am to 12 pm at UUS, 1 to 5 pm offsite
- Monday: 9 am to 2 pm at UUS, 2-5 pm offsite
- Tuesday: 9 am to 2 pm at UUS, 2-5 pm offsite
- Wednesday: 9 am to 2 pm at UUS, 2-5 pm offsite
- Thursday: 9 am to 2 pm at UUS, 2-5 pm offsite
Peggy Garrigues
Director of Congregational and Community Engagement
dcce@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Peggy (she/her) works with visitors and new members, oversees the rental program at UUS, helps with outreach and program development, and supports UUS groups. Learn more
Regular Hours
(These hours are subject to change and are not open office hours. Contact Peggy at dcce@uusic.org to schedule an appointment.)
- Monday 9-3
- Tuesday 9-5
- Wednesday 9-2
- Thursday 9-3
Nic Kaplan
Director of Lifespan Religious Education
education@uusic.org
319-337-3443 ex. 103
Nic (they/them) is responsible for coordinating the planning and implementation of of our RE programming for children, youth, adults, and families. Learn more.
Regular Hours
(These hours are subject to change and are not open office hours. Contact Nic at education@uusic.org to schedule an appointment.)
- Sunday 9 am-3 pm
- Monday: 9 am-3 pm
- Tuesday: 9 am-3 pm
- Wednesday: 9 am-3 pm
- Thrusday: 9 am-3 pm
Part-time Staff
Alex Heetland
Director of Congregational Music
music@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Alex (he/him) is responsible for the overall leadership of the music program, including the choir. Learn more
Regular Hours:
(These hours are subject to change and are not open office hours. Contact Alex at music@uusic.org to schedule an appointment.)
- Sundays: 9 am to 1 pm
- Tuesdays: 4 pm to 7:30 pm (offsite)
- Thursdays: 4 pm to 9 pm
Nik Jakob
Administrative Assistant
admin.assistant@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Nik (he/him) assists the Congregational Administrator. His main responsibilities are updating monitor announcements, creating orders of service, and record keeping. Learn more
Regular Hours
- Tuesdays: 10 am to 12 pm
- Wednesdays: 9 am to 1 pm (offsite)
- Deadline for weekly email submissions: 10 am
- Thursdays: 10 am to 2 pm (offsite)
- Fridays: 10 am to 11 am (offsite)
- Deadline for final changes to Sunday service materials: 10 am
Barb Danielson
Communications Coordinator
Barb (she/her) is responsible for creating and implementing an overall communications and publicity strategy for UUS. Learn more.
Availability:
- By appointment
Hsin-Hui Liu
Staff Pianist & Music Outreach Coordinator
Hsin-Hui is responsible for providing music for our Sunday services and for planning musical events at UUS. Learn more
Available:
- By Appointment
Jeremy Garvin
Facilities Coordinator
Jeremy (he/his) is responsible for regular and special building maintenance and upkeep, as well as setup and cleanup for special events, rentals, and pre-service building walkthroughs Sunday mornings. Contact the office (admin@uusic.org) with questions or requests for Jeremy.
Affiliated Community Minister
Rev. Lois Cole
Affiliated Community Minister
Rev. Lois (she/her) connects the congregation to her ministry as a hospital chaplain, and occasionally preaches, teaches, or provides other ministerial services to congregational members. Learn more
Available:
- By appointment