Let’s Connect
Staff Members
Meet the people who support the day-to-day life of OUUC, including our ministers, directors, managers, specialists, and sexton. Find contact information and learn more about each staff member.
The Board of Trustees
OUUC uses a policy-based governance model that shares power, authority, and responsibility throughout the congregation. The Board works on behalf of the current and future congregation, and is accountable to the congregation as a whole.
Mission, Covenants & Governance
Explore the documents and resources that guide our congregation, including our mission, covenants, organizational chart, bylaws and policies.
Who to Contact
Worship
Rev. Mary Gear, Minister
Anne Radford, organizer
Worship Tech
Carbon Marshall, Tech Specialist
Troy Fisher, Music Director
Kitchen Hospitality
Chloe Meyer, Member Engagement Specialist
Jason Martinelli, Team Lead
Rites of Passage
Rev. Mary Gear, Minister
Death of member, member’s family or someone connected to OUUC/ Memorial service/ Celebration of Life/Columbarium
Rev. Mary Gear, Minister
Memorial reception for a member
Melanie Ransom, Memorial Reception Team
Pastoral Care
Polly Taylor, Pastoral Care Team (PCT) facilitator
Rev. Mary Gear, Minister
Rev. Carol, McKinley, Caregiver/Grief Support Group Leader
Member assistance (meals, rides, cards, etc.)
Wendy Tanner, Caring Friends Coordinator
Conflict & Safety
Conflict with another church member
Martha Nicoloff, Healthy Congregation Team organizer
Conflict with minister
Susan Moon, Board president
Safety Concerns
Rev. Mary Gear, Minister
Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development
Programs & Publications
The Weekly update, announcements, church calendar, Schedule rooms, Zoom links, media equipment, and website updates
Victoria Ridgway, Office Assistant and Communications Specialist
The Spark and Sunday Order of Service
Anissa Bentlemsani, Religious Education Specialist
Tiny Little News Show, Volunteer Newsletter, Newcomer News
Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development
Chloe Meyers, Member Engagement Specialist
Membership, Pledging and Newcomers
Newcomer/New UU classes
Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development
Member Engagement
Chloe Meyers, Member Engagement Specialist
Pledges/Pledging payments, donations, staff and congregant reimbursements, invoices, human resources forms
Ian Hammond Stephan, Office and Facilities Manager
Payroll, DIVVY cards, e-checks, budget(s)
Isaac Jennings, Finance Manager
Building Use, Facilities and Grounds
Building keys, rentals, vendors, contracts, insurance, B&G Committee
Ian Hammond Stephan, Office and Facilities Manager
Victoria Ridgway, Office Assistant and Communications Specialist
Victoria Ridgway, Office Assistant and Communications Specialist
Building temperatures, cleanliness, safety, maintenance
Marie Arensmeyer, Sexton
Lifespan Faith Development, Children and Youth
Children’s religious education
Anissa Bentlemsani, Religious Education Specialist
Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development
Childcare
Anissa Bentlemsani, Religious Education Specialist
Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development
Small Group Ministry
Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development
Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education Program
Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development
Faith in Action
Faith in Action Leadership Team and FIA Alert List
Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development
Tim Ransom, Chairperson
Environmental Action Team (EAT)
Wendy Steffenson, Chairperson
Siding With Immigrant Families Together (SWIFT)
Steve Tilley, Team Lead
Pam Toal, Member
Other Ways to Connect
Social Events/Gatherings
Chloe Meyers, Member Engagement Specialist
Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development
Rick Brandt-Kreutz, Liaison
Office
Address
2306 East End St. NW
Olympia, Washington
98502-8305
Via Email and Phone
Tel. (360) 634-2005
Rev. Mary Gear
Minister@ouuc.org | ext. 101
Rev. Sara Lewis
DCFD@ouuc.org | ext. 102
Ian Stephan
OfficeManager@ouuc.org | ext. 103
Victoria Ridgway
Office@ouuc.org | ext. 100
Chloe Meyer
MemberEngagement@ouuc.org | ext.104
Marie Arensmeyer
Sexton@ouuc.org | ext. 105
Teresa Madsen
TechCoordinator@ouuc.org | ext. 106
Anissa Bentlemsani
REassistant@ouuc.org | ext.107
Troy Fisher
Musicdirector@ouuc.org
Isaac Ezra Jennings
FinanceManager@ouuc.org
Carbon Marshall
TechSpecialist@ouuc.org
Hours
Sun: 8am – 2pm
Mon-Thur: 4 – 7pm
Fri-Sat: Closed
