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Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation

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Home / About / Contact Us

Contact Us

OUUC ‘Who to Contact’ List

WORSHIP

Questions/concernsNameContact
Worship services Rev. Mary Gear,  Minister Minister@ouuc.org
Worship Arts Team Anne Radford, organizer See directory in Realm
Worship Tech Teresa Madsen, Communication and 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 See directory in Realm

RITES OF PASSAGE

Questions/concernsNameContact
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 See directory in Realm

PASTORAL CARE

Questions/concernsNameContact
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/concernsNameContact
Conflict with another church member  Martha Nicoloff, Healthy Congregation Team organizer See directory in Realm
Conflict with minister Susan Moon, Board president See directory in Realm
Safety Concerns Rev. Mary Gear, Minister 
Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community & Faith Development 
Minister@ouuc.org
Dcfd@ouuc.org

PROGRAMS & PUBLICATIONS

Questions/concernsNameContact
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/concernsNameContact
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/ConcernsNameContact
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/concernsNameContact
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/concernsNameContact
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 See directory in Realm
Environmental Action Team (EAT) Wendy Steffenson, Chairperson See directory in Realm
Siding With Immigrant Families Together (SWIFT) Steve Tilley, Member See directory in Realm
Legacy Giving/Giving Tree Pam Toal, Member See directory in Realm

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 See directory in Realm

Last Updated: 9-12-2025

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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 Stephan – Ext 103

Member Engagement Specialist, Chloe Meyer – Ext 104

Sexton, Marie Arensmeyer – Ext 105

Communications & Tech Coordinator, Teresa Madsen – 106

Find more about our staff team by clicking here

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

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Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation
2306 East End St. NW
Olympia, WA 98502

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