NSUC Staff :: North Shore Unitarian Church

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 James

The 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.

Helen Bailey

Membership and Administrative Coordinator

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Helen Bailey is the new full time Membership and Administrative Coordinator. 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, will organize all rentals, and will fill the role of Membership Coordinator for the church. Her membership duties include meeting new members and inviting them to participate in church functions along with Visitor Orientation and Journey to Membership classes.

Dawn McClintick

Religious Education Assistant

Dawn McClinktick

Dawn 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.

Aidan McCormack

Director of Youth Ministries

Aidan

Aidan 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.

Wayland Rogers

Music Director

Wayland 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.

Rachel Simpson

Church Administrator

Rachel 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

Charlotta Koppanyi

Director of Religious Education

Charlotta Koppanyi holds a M.Sc. in Psychology and a B.A. in Contemporary Religion from Stockholm University, Sweden. Charlotta has many years of experience working with programs and education in the not-for-profit world, including five years as the DRE for a small lay-lead Unitarian Universalist fellowship.