United Church of Christ
United in Spirit and inspired by God’s grace, we welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all.
The Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ (UCC) equips a courageous Church alive with Christ’s transforming love.
Conference Staff
Rev. Kevin Brown
Associate Conference Minister of Faith Formation for Children & Youth
Rev. Kelly Gallagher
Associate Conference Minister
Rev. Abigail (Abby) Henderson
Director of Leadership Development
Rev. Cindy Mueller
Steward for Search & Call & Congregational Legacy Planning
Sandy Kellen
Administrative Assistant to the Conference Minister & Associate Conference Minister of Faith Formation for Children & Youth
Rev. Sheri Nelson
Program Director, Outdoor Ministry
Bob Olsen
Development Director
Renae Shields
Finance Director
Sharon Siegel
Administrative Assistant
Brigitte Parenteau & Kathy Graves
Communications Consultants
communications@uccmn.org
2021-2022 Board of Directors
Shawn Nuebel, Moderator
First UCC, Northfield
Rev. Sara Morse, Vice-Moderator
Hazel Park UCC, St. Paul
Don Fancher, Treasurer
UCC, New Brighton
At-Large Members
Hikaru Peterson
First Congregational of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Rev. Leslie Moughty
First Congregational, Brainerd
Rev. Adam Blons
Macalester Plymouth United Church, St. Paul
Rev. Lauren Baske-Davis
First UCC, Northfield
Brad Sleeper
Wayzata Community Church, Wayzata
Chris Bohnhoff
Plymouth Congregational Church, Minneapolis
Julie Champ
Liaison to the Development Committee, Mayflower UCC, Minneapolis
Rev. Victoria Wilgocki
Liaison to Personnel, St. Anthony Park UCC, St. Paul
Rev. Coqui Conkey
Liaison to Committee on Ministry, Associated Church of Owatonna
Bob Sicoli
Liaison to Finance Commitee, St. Pauls UCC, St. Paul
Rev. Shari Prestemon
Conference Minister (ex officio)