Our Staff
MINISTER
Rev. Pam Philips (she/her) serves as our Minister. is an ordained UU Minister. Prior to serving UUC, she was a member of Thomas Jefferson Memorial UU Church in Charlottesville, VA. She began serving the congregation on August 1, 2017.
Office Hours:
Tuesdays 9 AM – 1 PM, by appointment
Wednesdays 9 AM – 1 PM, by appointment
Thursdays 9AM – 1PM, by appointment
Make an appointment online
Email Rev. Pam
DIRECTOR OF LIFESPAN FAITH DEVELOPMENT
Rachel Craine (she/her) serves as our Director of Lifespan Education. She has been involved with religious education at UUC for over 20 years and has an extensive background working with children.
Contact Rachel directly to set up a time to meet.
Learn more about our Lifespan Faith Development Program
CONGREGATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
Jenny Fairchild (she/her) serves as our Administrator. She has always worked in non-profit and faith communities because she believes that good organizations grow good people who transform the world.
Contact Jenny directly to set up a time to meet.
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Jared Gibbs (he/him) serves as our Music Director. Jared is a talented and passionate musician who leads our music ministries. In addition to sharing his gifts with UUC, he also teaches English at Virginia Tech.
MINISTERIAL INTERN
Casey Akers (they/them) is serving as UUC’s Ministerial Intern through May 2027. Casey is currently in seminary and pursuing ordination. They bring to us a wide array of gifts.
Contact Casey directly to set up a time to meet.
LIFETIME FAITH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Anna Vijayan (she/her) serves as our Lifetime Faith Development Assistant. She is a mathematician by training with a passion for public education. She was a dedicated volunteer teacher in the PreK classroom at UUC for many years.