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UUS is currently in Phase One of our Covid-19 reopening plan.
The building is closed, and Sunday services are being streamed via Zoom at 10 a.m. Read more »
Minister & Staff
General contact information
Unitarian Universalist Society
2355 Oakdale Road
Coralville, IA 52241
319-337-3443
admin@uusic.org
Minister
Rev. Diana Smith
Minister
minister@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Rev. Diana Smith 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 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
Dave Rowe
Online Worship Music Leader
Dave produces music for online services until we're able to hire a new music director and worship again in person. He lives in Portland, Maine, and works remotely. Learn more
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
Ron Wright
Building Steward
admin@uusic.org
319-337-3443
Ron is responsible for general maintenance of the UUS building and grounds. Learn more
Available:
- Contact the UUS office for maintenance requests
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.
Affiliated Community Minister
Rev. Lois Cole
Affiliated 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