I am so delighted to announce that we have hired Ash Long as UUC's new Family Ministry Coordinator! Ash will begin this Sunday by meeting families and becoming more familiar with the space. Then, in the coming weeks they will take on projects like managing registration information, preparing rooms and supplies, and working with volunteers on some upcoming special events. Please read below for a little more information about Ash and join me in welcoming them to UUC staff on Sunday!

Ash connected with the University Unitarian Church after relocating to Washington from Florida and has been overwhelmed with gratitude for the warmth and kindness they have received from the community. They are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the church as Family Ministry Coordinator, utilizing their previous experiences working with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Early Learning and their long history of volunteering with different community-centered organizations to do their part in making the world a better place. They are also a part of the Bright Cloud Zen Sangha and enjoy reading, meditating, and studying the dharma.

A big THANK YOU to Leila Zelnick and Stephen Bianamara for serving on the hiring team; for their thoughtful consideration and discernment through the whole hiring process. 

~Aria Curtis, Director of Family Ministry