OUUC ‘Who to Contact’ List
WORSHIP
| Questions/concerns | Name | Contact |
| Worship services | Rev. Mary Gear, Minister | Minister@ouuc.org |
| Worship Arts Team | Anne Radford, organizer | Find Contact Information |
| Worship Tech | Teresa Madsen, Tech Coordinator Carbon Marshall, Tech Specialist | techcoordinator@ouuc.org techspecialist@ouuc.org |
| Music/choir | Troy Fisher, Music Director | musicdirector@ouuc.org |
| Hospitality: kitchen | Chloe Meyer, Member Engagement Specialist | memberengagement@ouuc.org |
| Hospitality: greeters | Jen Sabel, Team Lead | Find Contact Information |
RITES OF PASSAGE
| Questions/concerns | Name | Contact |
| Child dedications, weddings | Rev. Mary Gear, Minister | Minister@ouuc.org |
| Death of member, member’s family or someone connected to OUUC/ Memorial service/ Celebration of Life/Columbarium | Rev. Mary Gear, Minister | Minister@ouuc.org |
| Memorial reception for a member | Melanie Ransom, Memorial Reception Team | Request Contact Information |
PASTORAL CARE
| Questions/concerns | Name | Contact |
| Pastoral support | Polly Taylor, Pastoral Care Team (PCT) facilitator Rev. Mary Gear, Minister | Pastoralcare@ouuc.org Minister@ouuc.org |
| Caregiver/Grief Support Group | Rev. Carol, McKinley, Caregiver/Grief Support Group Leader | Communityminister@ouuc.org |
| Member assistance (meals, rides, cards, etc.) | Wendy Tanner, Caring Friends Coordinator | Caringfriends@ouuc.org |
CONFLICT & SAFETY
| Questions/concerns | Name | Contact |
| Conflict with another church member | Martha Nicoloff, Healthy Congregation Team organizer | Find Contact Information |
| Conflict with minister | Susan Moon, Board president | Find Contact Information |
| Safety Concerns | Rev. Mary Gear, Minister Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development | Minister@ouuc.org Dcfd@ouuc.org |
PROGRAMS & PUBLICATIONS
| Questions/concerns | Name | Contact |
| Weekly news email, announcements, church calendar Schedule rooms, Zoom links and media equipment, website | Victoria Ridgway, Office Assistant and Communications Specialist | office@ouuc.org |
| The Spark Order of Service | Teresa Madsen, Tech Coordinator | techcoordinator@ouuc.org |
| Tiny Little News Show, Volunteer Newsletter, Newcomer News | Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development | DCFD@ouuc.org |
| Realm (Connections) Realm (Pledges) | Chloe Meyers, Member Engagement Specialist Ian Stephan, Office and Facilities Manager | memberengagement@ouuc.org Officemanager@ouuc.org |
MEMBERSHIP, PLEDGING, & NEWCOMERS
| Questions/concerns | Name | Contact |
| Newcomer/New UU classes | Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development | DCFD@ouuc.org |
| Member Engagement | Chloe Meyers, Member Engagement Specialist | memberengagement@ouuc.org |
| Pledges/Pledging | Ian Stephan, Office and Facilities Manager | Officemanager@ouuc.org |
| Pledges/Pledging payments, donations, staff and congregant reimbursements, invoices, human resources forms | Ian Stephan, Office and Facilities Manager | officemanager@ouuc.org |
| Payroll, DIVVY cards, e-checks, budget(s) | Isaac Jennings, Finance Manager | Financemanager@ouuc.org |
BUILDING USE, FACILITIES & GROUNDS
| Questions/Concerns | Name | Contact |
| Building keys, rentals, vendors, contracts, insurance, B&G Committee | Ian Stephan, Office and Facilities Manager | officemanager@ouuc.org |
| Building use Scheduling | Victoria Ridgway, Office Assistant and Communications Specialist | office@ouuc.org |
| Building temperatures, cleanliness, safety, maintenance | Marie Arensmeyer, Sexton | Sexton@ouuc.org |
LIFESPAN FAITH DEVELOPMENT, CHILDREN & YOUTH
| Questions/concerns | Name | Contact |
| Children’s religious education | Anissa Bentlemsani, RE Assistant | REassistant@ouuc.org |
| Youth programs | Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development | DCFD@ouuc.org |
| Childcare | Anissa Bentlemsani, RE Assistant | REassistant@ouuc.org |
| Adult education | Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development | DCFD@ouuc.org |
| Small Group Ministry | Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development | DCFD@ouuc.org |
| Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education Program | Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development | DCFD@ouuc.org |
FAITH IN ACTION
| Questions/concerns | Name | Contact |
| Faith in Action Leadership Team and FIA Alert List | Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development | DCFD@ouuc.org |
| Social Action Team | Tim Ransom, Chairperson | Find Contact Information |
| Environmental Action Team (EAT) | Wendy Steffenson, Chairperson | Find Contact Information |
| Siding With Immigrant Families Together (SWIFT) | Steve Tilley, Member | Find Contact Information |
| Legacy Giving/Giving Tree | Pam Toal, Member | Find Contact Information |
OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT
| Social Events/Gatherings | Chloe Meyers, Member Engagement Specialist | Memberengagement@ouuc.org |
| Thursday Community Dinners | Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development | DCFD@ouuc.org |
| Partner Church Ministry | Rick Brandt-Kreutz, Liaison | Find Contact Information |
Last Updated: 9-12-2025
Office Phone: (360) 634-2005
OUUC Staff Phone Extensions
Office Assistant and Communications Specialist , Victoria Ridgway – Ext 100
Minister, Rev. Mary Gear – Ext 101
Director of Community and Faith Development, Sara Lewis – Ext 102
Office and Facilities Manager, Ian Hammond Stephan – Ext 103
Member Engagement Specialist, Chloe Meyer – Ext 104
Sexton, Marie Arensmeyer – Ext 105
Tech Coordinator, Teresa Madsen – 106
OUUC Board President: Changes annually in July
As of July 2025: Susan Moon
Contact: See directory in Realm
Office Hours:
Sunday: 8am – 2pm
Monday: 10am – 1pm
Tuesday: 10am – 12pm
Wednesday: 10am – 1pm
Thursday: 10am – 1pm
Address:
Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation
2306 East End St. NW
Olympia, WA 98502
