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Minister & Staff
General contact information
Unitarian Universalist Society
2355 Oakdale Road
Coralville, IA 52241
319-337-3443
admin@uusic.org
Ministers
Rev. Diana Smith
Minister
minister@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Rev. Diana began her ministry at UUS in the fall of 2020. Learn more
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: 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
Availability:
- Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 am to 2 pm
- By appointment
Part-time Staff
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
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
- Thursdays 11 am to 1 pm
- Fridays 9 am to 2 pm
- By appointment
Anna Rode
Childcare Coordinator/Nursery Supervisor
nursery@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Available:
- Most Sundays during services.