Our Staff

Rev. Dr. Carol Hepokoski, Minister

Reverend Hepokoski has served as Minister and Interim Minister for UU churches across the midwest and most recently in Ithaca, NY. Reverend Hepokoski accepted the call to become our Minister in May 2006. Her regular blog can be found here.

Sarah Rothwell Pastoral Care/Membership Coordinator

As Pastoral Care/Membership Coordinator, Sarah assists the minister, staff and committees in providing needed contact and care for members and assists in the coordination of the ongoing engagement of visitors, friends, and members of the church in a welcoming and hospitable manner. 

(Open), Director of Religious Education

 Read DRE article here

Connie Schuelka, Records Administrator & Co-Director of Music

As Records Administrator, Connie manages the bank records and accounts, work records, and licenses required for church business. Connie has been Records Administrator since 1993.
As Co-Director of Music, Connie books guest musicians for church services, and she plays the piano, organ, and harpsichord for many of our services.

Joe Mish, Co-Director of Music

As Co-Director of Music, Joe directs the choir, is responsible for the selection of music, and writes a regular column in our church newsletter. Joe also teaches in the surrounding area and plays bass for the Rochester Orchestra and Chorale.

Theresa S. Murphy-Michel, Office Manager & Newsletter Editor

As Office Manager & Newsletter Editor, some of Theresa's responsibilities are:  preparing and editing the church publications; coordinating facility usage; Managing chur's communications; maintain computer technology functions; graphic design of various publication/forms; maintaining the church website.