Our Staff
The Rev. Dr. Kristen Harper
Minister
508 362-2233
klharperuu @ aol.com
Our senior minister since 2002, the Reverend Dr. Kristen Harper is a lifelong
Unitarian Universalist who has served UU churches in Chicago, IL; Lansing,
MI; New York, NY; and Ormond Beach, FL. Prior to entering the ministry,
she worked for six years with women who were HIV positive and at the UUA
in the Office of Diversity Resources. Rev. Harper received her undergraduate
degree in print journalism from Boston University and her graduate degree
from Meadville Lombard Theological School and the University of Chicago.
She is only the second woman of African descent to be called to a UU church
as senior minister and is happily married with four cats. Reflections
by Dr. Harper
Jessica Holcomb
Director of Religious Education
508 362-6371 (church)
mjholcomb @ hotmail.com
Our
Religious Education Director Jessica Holcomb was raised in Hawaii and
on Cape Cod. Jessica brings to her mission a true interest in the
spiritual practices of many cultures as well as a pride in her own
Unitarian roots. She’s a descendant of Abigail Adams. Jessica says “I
joined this supportive, open-minded community with my two children
in 2001. I knew this was a place we could call home, a place where my
spiritual exploration could expand and grow deeper on a personal level…
where my children would have positive, intelligent, spiritual guidance
and support as they explore their own beliefs about love, life, the
universe and everything.” Jessica is making what she wants for her own
children possible for all families.
Elizabeth Bader
Minister of Music
508 362-6389
Elizabeth
Bader, our Minister of Music, grew up in Connecticut where she sang in
the Congregational Church choir and substituted for the organist while
she was still in high school. In college she earned an Elementary
Education Certificate and a BA in Music History. She then went on to
earn a Masters Degree in Sacred Music at Boston University. She came to
our church in 1982 as the organist and a few years later became the
choir director as well. Elizabeth says she has enjoyed both teaching
and music ministry for every one of the last 27 years. And we have so
enjoyed having her here.
Candee, a lifelong Cape Cod resident, has worked at our church for 25 years. Candee not only runs our church office, she keeps track of almost everything that happens in our church community. The most frequently used phrase in our congregation is probably “Candee knows.” If you have a question about our church, Candee will have the answer or know how you can get it. She plays a major role in scheduling events at the church both for members and for outside groups and individuals. Her knowledge and good humor are helpful to all event planners.