Minister & Staff
General contact information
Unitarian Universalist Society
2355 Oakdale Road
Coralville, IA 52241
319-337-3443
admin@uusic.org
Ministers
Rev. Diane Dowgiert
Interim Minister
minister@uusic.org
319-337-3443 or 520-465-8804
Rev. Diane began a two-year position in 2018 to help the congregation transition to its next settled minister. She also leads worship services, oversees staff, and is available for pastoral care. Learn more
Available:
- Away on medical leave and summer vacation from April 30th through July 21st.
Rev. Lois Cole
Community Minister
Rev. Lois 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
Full-time Staff
Emma Barnum
Congregational Administrator
admin@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Emma is responsible for the general management of the operational programs of the UUS office and facilities. Learn more
Available:
- Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 2 pm
- Most Sundays, 9 am to 2 pm- check ahead of time
- By appointment
Peggy Garrigues
Director of Congregational Life
dcl@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Peggy works with visitors and new members, helps with outreach and program development, and supports UUS groups. Learn more
- Tuesdays: 9:30 am to noon
- Wednesdays: 9:30 am to noon, 1 to 4 pm
- Thursdays: 9:30 am to noon, 1 to 4 pm
- May be in the office Mondays or Fridays- check ahead of time
- By Appointment
Jessica Zimmer
Director of Lifespan Religious Education
education@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Jessica oversees education programs and helps families connect at UUS. Learn more
Summer Availability:
- By appointment
Part-time Staff
Gloria Corbin
Music Director
music@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Gloria directs the UUS Adult Choir and House Ensemble. She also provides assistance to other ensembles, works with children in religious education, and helps coordinate music events at UUS. Learn more
Not Available June and July
Jeff Walberg
Publicity Coordinator
Jeff chairs the Publicity Committee, which assists UUS groups in event promotions and manages all public-facing digital and print communications. Learn more
Available:
- By appointment
Lesanne Fliehler
Facilties Coordinator
facilities.coordinator@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Lesanne assists members of the congregation and the public with building rentals, including scheduling events, negotiating rental agreements, and managing rental logistics. Learn more
Available:
- By appointment
Nik Jakob
Administrative Assistant
admin.assistant@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Nik assists the Congregational Administrator. His main responsibilities are updating monitor announcements, creating orders of service, and record keeping. Learn more
Summer Availability:
- By appointment
Anna Rode
Childcare Coordinator/Nursery Supervisor
nursery@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Available:
- Most Sundays during services.