Reverend Sally Hamlin

Minister, First Universalist Church of Rochester, NY
Email: minister@uuroc.org
Phone: 585.325.5092
Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10- 12 and 1:30- 3 or by appointment

About the Reverend Sally Hamlin

Sally came to us from the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Congregation of Duluth, MN, where she served as Interim Minister. She joined us in late summer 2008 to ready herself for ministerial duties in the fall.

Born in Buffalo, NY, Sally felt an early call to ministry. However, as a girl and a Roman Catholic, her call was not acknowledged or accepted. Instead, she expressed her calling from an early age in the form of social activism. Sally joined the Catholic Workers in the early 1970s and worked with the hungry and homeless in Niagara Falls, NY. Her anti-war activism led to a 90 day prison sentence in 1974. Read more…

Jan Gartner

Director of Religious Education, First Universalist Church of Rochester, NY
Email: dre@uuroc.org
Phone: 585.546.2826
Office hours: Tuesday mornings and by appointment

About Jan Gartner

Jan is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist and a Credentialed Religious Educator. She is delighted to join our staff, bringing experience from First Unitarian Church of Rochester where she previously served as Director of Religious Education. Jan enjoys a variety of volunteer roles in the larger Unitarian Universalist world, including: mentor in the UUA’s Religious Education Credentialing Program, member of the presidentially-appointed Music Leadership Credentialing Committee, member of the St. Lawrence District Futures Team, and board member for the Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA).

Jan has perfect pitch, she’s a vegetarian, and her favorite color is purple. She and her husband, Mike Weinstein, have three terrific children and two adorable cats.

Gordon Porth

Director of Music, First Universalist Church of Rochester, NY
Email: music@uuroc.org
Phone: 585.546.2826 (leave message)
Office hours: By appointment only

About Gordon Porth

Gordon is very excited to be the new Director of Music at First Universalist Church. He has an eclectic background in music as a pianist, organist, accompanist, composer, and choir director and enjoys a wide variety of musical styles.

 In addition to his work at First Universalist, Gordon is an accompanist with the Pittsford School district, The Draper School of Dance, the Eastman Community School Chamber Singers and enjoys collaboration with a several local musicians.

Gordon lives with his long-time companion Robert and two dogs, Cindy Lou and Angel. In addition to music, Gordon enjoys gardening, food and movies.

Kris McCarty-White

Office Administrator, First Universalist Church of Rochester, NY
Email: office@uuroc.org
Phone: 585.546.2826
Office Hours: Tuesday- Friday 8:30 am- 2:30 pm

About Kris McCarty-White

Kris has been with First Universalist since 2006. She’s responsible for scheduling building usage, posting website content, communicating announcements, and publishing our weekly electronic newsletter; among other things. Kris is happy to field any and all questions. Please contact her by phone or email.

Billy Parks

Sexton, First Universalist Church of Rochester, NY

About Billy Parks

It is Billy’s job to prepare the church for the many events that take place throughout the year, plus he oversees the housekeeping and maintenance of our building. Billy also assists with the sound system and provides security when the building is open to the public.

Elizabeth Doyle

Childcare Provider, First Universalist Church of Rochester, NY

About Elizabeth Doyle

Elizabeth, along with a volunteer from the church, is in the nursery every Sunday. Nursery care is provided throughout the service.