Our Minister and Staff
Ministry
Joy Justicia
Director of Faith Development
Joy joined the staff of UU Somewhere in 2003 after serving for 11 years as Religious Education Director for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Nearby. A native of Somewhereville, Joy is pleased to return to her roots. Her focus at UU of Somewhere is faith development for all ages, helping babies to elders form strong ethics, … Continue reading Joy Justicia
Rev. Faith Hope-Love
Minister
Rev. Faith Hope-Love has been serving our congregation since 1999. With a background in clinical psychology and a passion for social justice, Rev. Hope-Love preaches to, teaches, and cares for the people of the congregation. Whether you’re just thinking of visiting, or an active member of the congregation, Rev. Hope-Love would enjoy meeting with you and helping … Continue reading Rev. Faith Hope-Love
Programs
Herb Treble
Director of Music
Herb Treble has a Masters of Arts in Piano Performance from the Somewhere School of Music, and 12 years of experience in conducting choruses. His musical interests range from blues to baroque. He directs our choral programs for children and adults, and leads special Music Sundays twice a year for the congregation.
Lucas Strong
Director of Youth Programs
Lucas grew up Unitarian Universalist just up the road in Whereville. With a background in theater and social justice activism, Lucas has served as our part-time youth director since 2013. Lucas is studying to be a Unitarian Universalist minister, and brings both depth and fun to our programs for youth: Coming-of-Age, Our Whole Lives Sexuality … Continue reading Lucas Strong
Oliver Kirk
Director of Administration
Oliver came to church administration by following his two loves: religious community and getting things done. An organizer at heart, Oliver majored in business at University of Someplace with a minor in religion. He began serving our congregation in 2008, after seven years as the administrator of Congregation Beth El in Someplace.