NSUC Staff
The friendly staff of NSUC are committed to the principles and integrity of our Universalist practice. Let us introduce ourselves: Click "read more" under any of the staff names below for a complete bio.

 

Gary Scott James

Minister

Gary Scott JamesThe Reverend Gary James has served as minister to North Shore Unitarian Church for eighteen years. He has been a leader in the Unitarian Universalist Association in promoting religious and political pluralism and for many years has served as President of the continental organization, Unitarian Universalists for Freedom of Conscience.
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Helen Bailey

Office Assistant

helenHelen Bailey is the new NSUC Office Assistant. In her role, she will be responsible for church communications such as News to UUse, the Beacon, the weekly Orders of Service, and sending other emails that will keep you informed. She will also serve as the backup for the Business Administrator.
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Dawn McClintick

Religious Education Assistant

Dawn McClinktickDawn came to North Shore Unitarian Church in the fall of 2003 with her family after searching for the church that met their family needs. At that point in time, she was using her Bachelors of Social Work and MBA in Organizational Behavior as a stay-at-home mom and active volunteer between Cub Scouts, church, school and the school parent organization.
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Aidan McCormack

Director of Youth Ministries

AidanAidan brings significant pastoral, worship and leadership experience to his role as the new Director of Youth Ministries and is looking forward to supporting and growing the NSUC youth ministries! He brings extensive experience fostering the religious lives of youth and young adults within Unitarian Universalism. 
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Meredith Colby Procell

Junior Choir Director

Meredith Colby ProcellMeredith has both a great deal of experience in the music field and a great love of children. She retired a 20-year performance career upon the birth of her daughter, Evelyn, in 2002, but continued to build on her 17-year track record in teaching.

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Wayland Rogers

Music Director

Wayland RogersWayland Rogers has been Music Director of North Shore Unitarian Church since 1991, both conducting the choir and playing piano. His professional experiences as a singer, teacher, pianist, composer and conductor have served him well in bringing to the musical life of the church a broad range of styles, repertoire, performing artists, and programs.
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Rachel Simpson

Church Administrator

Rachel SimpsonRachel Simpson has been the Business Administrator since August 2008. Before coming to NSUC, she worked as the Business Manager for the Northern Region of the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago for three years. Prior to that she lived in Knoxville, Tennessee, and worked at the CCFH Ministries for 14 years in a wide variety of roles

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Schuyler Vogel

Director of Religious Education

Schuyler VogelSchuyler Vogel received his degree in Religious Studies from Carleton College and also holds a teaching certificate in Social Studies. Prior to his time at North Shore, he served as the Director of Faith Development at River of Grass Unitarian Universalist Congregation and was also a founding member of the Florida Faith Development Council.
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