The LDC operates independently of the Board and other committees and has 3 primary roles:
- to prepare a diverse, inclusive, and representative candidate list of congregation members for election of Board and LDC members
- to identify members with leadership potential and both encourage and support their skills and involvement in congregational affairs
- to develop an annual leadership training plan
Current Members of the LDC:
Martha Nicoloff has been a member of OUUC since 2010. She has participated in and facilitated several Soul Matters groups (formerly Circles of the Spirit), served as member and chair of the Adult Education committee, taught in the Spirit Play classroom, and served on the Board of Trustees. She is currently a member of the Healthy Congregations Team. Martha shares her home with her husband and two cats, and her yard with deer, rabbits, squirrels, birds and other partners in our interdependent web of life.
Cheryl Tafejian joined OUUC in 2007. She has been a member of the Pastoral Care and Welcome teams and has helped with both the auction and Books, Brownies, and Beans. Since retiring as an elementary school teacher, Cheryl has more time for swimming, yoga, and square dancing, and she enjoys traveling, especially to California and New York to visit family.
Susan Moon My wife Sam and I moved to Olympia in March of 2019 and joined OUUC later that year. I’ve worked on Stewardship and have been on the Board since 2023, serving as President 2024-2026. The LUSH community is particularly important to me, as well as all of the wonderful friends I’ve made at OUUC. I’m a scientist by training and am a medical writer for a company that develops oncology (and other) drugs.
Zibby Zickuhrhas been a member of OUUC since 2001. She has led adult OWL classes, run the plant sale, and volunteered with various activities through the years. She met her late husband, Barry Zickuhr,
through Small Group Ministries (precursor to Circles of the Spirit and Soul Matters groups). Zibby taught high schoolers English and history for 17 years and is currently a workshop instructor at Arbutus Folk School.
Helen Henry has been a member of OUUC since 2010. She has worked with the Worship Arts Team and
been on the Board of Trustees. She has also been involved with the Welcome Team, Books, Brownies & Beans and the Stewardship Team. Helen is a retired elementary teacher who enjoys traveling, camping
and gardening. She is drawn to OUUC for the many ways that it acts on its values of love and justice for all.
