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A North Carolina native, Cameron is a graduate of Davidson College and Vanderbilt Divinity School. Before joining United Church in March 2018, he served as a pastor for six years in Iowa. He was an Associate Minister of Plymouth Church in Des Moines and pastor of a congregation in Grinnell. He lives in Chapel Hill with his husband, Jackson Den Herder, an architect, and a French Bulldog named Gus Gus.
Email: cbarr@unitedchurch.org
Phone: 919-942-3540, ext. 108
Direct Line: 919-338-7917
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David graduated from the PLD (Pastoral Leadership Program) program of the UCC, and received his Master of Divinity from Lancaster Theological Seminary; Lancaster, PA.
Email: dmateo@unitedchurch.org
Phone: 919-942-3540, ext. 101
Direct Line: 919-338-7912
A Southeastern North Carolina native, Anitra graduated from Meredith College with a degree in Child Development and has enjoyed more than 20 years of working in the early childhood field. Anitra finds much joy in sharing this place of belonging with the children and families of United Church of Chapel Hill and in providing a safe, loving, and nurturing place for faith formation. Anitra, Neil, their two children, Anna, and John, and dog, Sadie, enjoy life in Hillsborough, NC.
Email: agrove@unitedchurch.org
Phone: 919-942-3540, ext. 106
Direct Line: 919-338-7919
A North Carolina native, Ian is a graduate of Campbell University, Saint Louis University, and Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. He is a passionate advocate for youth leadership both in the church and in Christianity’s moral witness to the world. His ministry puts faith and civic formation in conversation to amplify the theo-ethical wisdom of young people. He and his partner, Erika, live in Raleigh with their “designer mutt,” Lady Grantham.
Email: imcpherson@unitedchurch.org
Phone:919-942-3540, ext. 102
Direct line: 919-338-7913
Bob has spent his entire career working in the churches, synagogues and universities. In 1992 he earned a Master of Music degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. He enjoys working with volunteers as well as professional musicians, learning from each one new ways to learn as well as teach music. He lives in Chapel Hill with his husband, Dr. Joseph Causby, Organist/Choirmaster at Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church and their three animals.
Email: bbrewer@unitedchurch.org
Phone: 919-942-3540
Jenny received a BA and MAT in Music from Rollins College in Florida. In the 1990’s she lived in England, where she directed choirs, taught primary school music and maintained a large voice studio. She moved to Chapel Hill in 2000 and began directing the Chancel Choir at United Church in 2001, while teaching elementary and middle school music as her day job. In 2011 she became the United Church Director of Music, directing the Children’s, Youth and Chancel Choirs and coordinating a diverse and rich music program.
Eemail: janderson@unitedchurch.org
Phone:919-942-3540, ext. 105
Direct Line: 919-338-1718
Rinnie Orr received a Masters of Religious Studies at Chicago Theological Seminary in 2002, and moved to North Carolina soon after. She was the Office and Communication Manager at United Church for twelve years, before transitioning to Director of Hospitality Ministries. In addition to her work, Rinnie is passionate about art and yoga, and is an avid board game player.
Email: rorr@unitedchurch.org
Phone: 919-942-3540, ext. 100
Direct Line: 919-338-7922
Gillian E. Fields is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. Gillian earned a Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in voice performance from Meredith College located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Gillian attended The Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford in Connecticut and earned a Masters of Music degree with a concentration in voice performance. Gillian is excited to become a part of the Music Ministry at United Church of Chapel Hill and to share God’s gift that she has been blessed to receive.
Email: gfields@unitedchurch.org
Phone: 919-942-3540
Email: cgalvez@unitedchurch.org
Phone: 919-942-3540, ext. 110
Direct Line: 919-338-7915
Email: dgilbert@unitedchurch.org
Phone: 919-942-3540, ext. 103
Direct Line: 919-338-7920
UCP is a half-day preschool program that services the United Church community.
Email: Director@unitedchurchpreschool.org
Phone: 919-338-7916
