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The Rev. Dr. Brian Eslinger

Position: 
Minister

The Rev. Dr. Brian Eslinger has been the minister at our congregation since 1997. He arrived at the Fellowship after his internship with White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church and graduation from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Brian and his partner, Lisa, became Unitarian Universalists at the UU Church of Minnetonka.  Their son, Thomas, started school in Ames as a kindergartner at Sawyer School and is preparing to graduate from Ames High.

Lori Allen

Position: 
Director of Youth and Children's Ministries

515-292-5960
E-mail: dycm [at] uufames [dot] org
Office Hours: by appointment.

Lori has been a religious educator for more than 20 years. She served Des Moines UU congregation for several years, beginning as a part-time director of religious education for children and youth in 1992.  By the time she left Des Moines, she had been serving as full time director of lifespan faith development for four years (May 2000-June 2004). She came to us from the Unitarian Church of Lincoln, NE, in summer 2007.

Paul Ferrone

Position: 
Music Coordinator

Paul Ferrone(515) 292-5960
E-mail: music [at] uufames [dot] org
Office Hours: by appointment

Paul brings his life-long love of music and his organizational skills to the UUFA music program where he works with the Sunday Morning Program Committee in facilitating special music and accompanists for services, the Religious Education Committee in promoting music within UUFA youth and children's ministries, and  the Music Committee in coordinating Fellowship-wide music programs and opportunities.

Lisa Harmison

Position: 
Office Administrator

Ben Stallings

Position: 
Web Developer

Brenda Witherspoon

Position: 
Interim Projects Coordinator

Brenda Witherspoon Brenda and her family began attending the Fellowship in 2000, and she has served in a variety of roles in that time, including teaching RE, participating in many committees, and serving on the board.