Our Staff

Rev. Dr. Carol Hepokoski, Minister

Reverend Hepokoski has served as Minister and Interim Minister for UU churches across the midwest and most recently in Ithaca, NY. Reverend Hepokoski accepted the call to become our Minister in May 2006. Her regular blog can be found here.

Sarah Rothwell Pastoral Care/Membership Coordinator

As Pastoral Care/Membership Coordinator, Sarah assists the minister, staff and committees in providing needed contact and care for members and assists in the coordination of the ongoing engagement of visitors, friends, and members of the church in a welcoming and hospitable manner. 

Gwen Hendee, Director of Religious Education

NEED NEW BLURB HERE. Gwen joins us as the acting director of the church's religious education department starting in the fall of 2008. Before that, Gwen was an RE teacher.  Read her article here

Connie Schuelka, Records Administrator & Co-Director of Music

As Records Administrator, Connie manages the bank records and accounts, work records, and licenses required for church business. Connie has been Records Administrator since 1993.
As Co-Director of Music, Connie books guest musicians for church services, and she plays the piano, organ, and harpsichord for many of our services.

Joe Mish, Co-Director of Music

As Co-Director of Music, Joe directs the choir, is responsible for the selection of music, and writes a regular column in our church newsletter. Joe also teaches in the surrounding area and plays bass for the Rochester Orchestra and Chorale.

Theresa S. Murphy-Michel, Office Manager & Newsletter Editor

As Office Manager & Newsletter Editor, some of Theresa's responsibilities are:  preparing and editing the church publications such as the church newsletter, weekly bulletin and annual report; coordinating facility usage which includes preparing contracts, publications and key assignment; maintain office supply inventory; graphic design of various publication/forms; maintaining the church website; and, coordinate calendar assignments of events, meetings, programs and building usage.