SouthWest Unitarian Universalist Church

Berea, Ohio

Our Minister

 

Our Music Director

 

Our Administrator

Christina Neilson

 

Ellen Hansen-Ellis

 

Sue Szabo

 

 

Reverend Christina Neilson joined Southwest Unitarian Universalist Church in August 2002. Raised in Minnesota, she received a BA in Theatre at St. Cloud State University, a BS in Nursing at St. Mary's College in CA., and MDiv. at Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, CA. Starr King School is a Unitarian Universalist Seminary that inspires a unique Religious Education philosophy that emphasizes the maxim, "We teach by who we are." She discovered Unitarian Universalism while seeking a liberal theological church that emphasized our interconnectedness to all life and things.

Chris's style is developing worship is eclectic, creative and shared with the ministry of others. All of our voices and talents are needed to heal and transform ourselves and society. We welcome you to join our diverse, lively and creative community.

 

Ellen has served as the music director for SWUU since 1990. She has a B.M. in Composition from Baldwin-Wallace College, plays piano and flute, and regularly writes original material for use by the choir and in church services.

The music at SWUU is an eclectic blend of many styles and periods. Classical, jazz, blues, and folk music are all heard regularly. The music is as varied as the services – come and check it out!

 

Sue became a member in 1995. A year later she assumed the role of Church Administrator. In her role, she keeps the membership and financial records, keeps the church calendar, produces all the necessary brochures and is the focal point for questions and information for the congregation. She is active on several committees as well. Retired from the corporate world in 1996, which included 30 years with IBM, Sue donates about 50% of her time to the church and the balance to family and traveling.

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