Leadership - Our Staff
Minister
Rev. Colin Bossen is the first full-time minister of the Society
in over thirty years. Prior to coming to the Society he served
congregations in Pennsylvania and California. If you are interested
in learning more about the congregation please feel free to contact
him. Colin’s office hours are Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. For his biography please click
here.
Minister Emerita
Rev. Peggy Clason served as part-time minister of the Unitarian Universalist Society for 17 years. She was unanimously approved as Minister Emerita after her retirement in 2005. Rev. Clason brings warmth and light to our community through her continued involvement at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland.
Director of Religious Education
Rina Shere is the Unitarian Universalist Society's Director of Religious Education since September, 2011. She works with the Religious Education Committee to provide rich and creative lifespan religious education for the Unitarian Universalist Society. Rina's office hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sundays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.
Commissioned Lay Leader
Amy Collins is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist and was installed as Commissioned Lay Leader in 2005. Amy is Chair of the Worship Committee. She works with the minister and the worship team to create weekly professional and lay led worship services that inspire a diverse spiritual community. Amy's training and qualifications enable her to officiate weddings, commitment ceremonies, and funerals.
Administrator
Shirley Nelson has been with the Unitarian Universalist Society since July 2010. Call her for renting building or parking space, administrative and billing questions, items for The Flame or The Beacon, or just to say hello. Shirley's office hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
Custodian
Clyde Nelson has been the Society's Custodian since the autumn of 2011.