TABITHA WOLF, PRESIDENT
Since then, she has volunteered in a variety of capacities and currently finds satisfaction in serving on the Sunday Services Committee. As a spiritual seeker, she finds nourishment in quiet moments of reflection, the gentle sounds of nature, and coming together in covenant with a group of charming and compassionate people who truly care about their congregation and the world around them. As a human, she finds joy in time spent with family and friends, road trips, the first cup of coffee, passionate discussions, and books she can’t put down. Although not always successful, she tries to find strength in vulnerability and to live her life with an open heart.”
Kelly Armor, Vice President
Kelly has been a member of UU Erie since 1993. She has served on the Sunday Services committee for over 10 years. She is also a past member of the Unitarian Universalist Musician’s Network. She is a public folklorist, storyteller, multi instrumentalist, composer, performer, educator and multicultural consultant.
For the past 20 years she has worked intensively with Erie’s large resettled refugee communities, helping folk artists keep their traditions and cultures alive in their new home.
Linda Graff, Secretary
I moved to Erie after living for over 30 years in Northern Virginia. I felt an immediate sense of community that I never felt in the busy metropolis that I had lived in. I also quickly became aware of the poverty and inequity I saw in the city. Following the death of George Floyd my eyes were truly opened to the world that we live in. I began searching for ways that I could help out and make a difference. I found UUCE in 2020, which is ironic since I was married in this very church in 1987. UUCE provides a place to get involved with other like-minded individuals and explore social justice and spiritual issues.
Since joining UUCE I have helped host hospitality coffee hours to meet others in the church. I am active on the Social Justice Committee and serve as the Economic Justice lead. My particular focus is on public school funding and equity for all students. This led me to run for Erie School Board. I joined the UUCE Board in 2022 and became Secretary shortly thereafter. My real passion is organizing and I like to bring that passion to help out where I can.
I never thought I would be part of another church, being an atheist, but the Unitarian Universalist has provided a community that I didn’t even know I was missing. It truly is a place for all.
Greg Blackman, Trustee
Greg moved to Erie from Pittsburgh in 2019. Now retired, he has been a beekeeper, a journalist, a photography teacher and more. He enjoys spending time at Presque Isle and with his kids.
Annette Krusewicz, Trustee
Annette has lived in Erie since 1980, and raised her three children in our community. She’s been a Unitarian Univeralist for almost 15 years, serving in just about every area of our congregation! Annette is currently our Board of Trustees Vice President as well as chair of the Caring and Hospitality Committees. She’s also an AV goddess who helps us just about every Sunday to produce our online Zoom services. She loves the South and visits her grandchildren there as often as possible!
Michael Long, Trustee
Michael Long joined the UUCE in 2020, after being involved in Erie Atheists and Agnostics–which meets at our building–since 2012. He is a vegan with a background and interest in philosophy. He currently works as a teacher.
Beth Kopay, Trustee
Hello! I’m Beth Kopay and I have been a member of the UU Erie for several years now. I have floated in and out of different committees, and now I’m on the Board. I was born and raised in Erie, PA, and never imagined that after college I would be back, but here I am. I have teaching experiences in the Republic of the Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 and Thailand 🇹🇭. I am an English Language Learner teacher, and I love it. I’m excited to serve this board and this congregation.
Diane Guthrie, Treasurer
Diane moved to the area in 2002 and was pleased to find this welcoming and active congregation. Through the years she has been involved with Hospitality, Pledge campaigns, RE, Corn Roast, the technical team for the service and she has served on the Board. She now spends time with Memory Cafe, the Finance team, and the Service Auction.
