Bob came from upstate Troy, New York. He majored in history and philosophy at West Virginia Wesleyan College then majored in theology at Yale Divinity School. While in college and seminary, he worked small churches to support his young family. He did graduate work in intellectual history at Temple University and in theology at Drew University. He was ordained in the New York Conference of the United Methodist Church. In 2006, he retired and a year later, discovered the TCUUC, where started the book club. In 2008, he began seven years of part-time ministry at the TCUUC then retired again and moved to Asheville, NC. A year later, Bob and his wife returned to the area, and the TCUUC. 
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UUA Posts
- DRUUMM Co-Founder Receives Award for Distinguished Service to the Cause of Unitarian Universalism June 17, 2026Staff Writer: Rev. Dr. Clyde Grubbs is recognized as a mentor to many and a leader in the work of decolonization.Staff Writer
- Two Longtime Contributors to UU Faith Formation Receive Award for Excellence in Religious Education June 17, 2026Staff Writer: Cathy Seggel and Rev. Leia Durland-Jones received the Angus H. MacLean Award during General Assembly.Staff Writer
- UUA President Honors Minnesota UUs with Volunteer Service Award June 17, 2026Staff Writer: UUs who defended communities from ICE injustices showed up “powerfully in support of our values,” said Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt.Staff Writer