In January 2024, Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones joined the Shared Ministry Council of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett as our part-time minister. To UUCG, she brings the joy, hope, and struggle of her experiences as a minister, author, artist, and community organizer. She believes in the power of people, grounded in our various faiths … Continue reading Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her)

Our worship services are led by our part-time minister, Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her) and an experienced team of Worship Leaders; and our programs are overseen by our Shared Ministry Council. These Leaders are: Shared Ministry Council: Carol Underwood (she/her), Lay Minister for Radical Welcome Gary Kiel (he/him), Lay Minister for Green Space Lydia Patrick … Continue reading Shared Ministry Council

As Coordinator of Family Ministries, Christiana oversees the Faith Development programs of UUCG and works in collaboration with the Shared Ministry Council.  In addition, she provides support for a variety of other programs and activities of the congregation including Worship, Pastoral Care, and Social Justice; and she manages the congregation’s website, curates all content for … Continue reading Christiana Fernandez-McQuain (she/her)

Michael is a graduate of the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, where he majored in music composition with a double minor in piano and voice. He also completed additional bachelor studies in Modern European History and American History.  He was a member of both the Conservatory Choir and the Chamber … Continue reading Michael Parker (he/him)

UUCG’s accomplished pianist, Stephen Pyle, provides music for Sunday services and special services during the year. He works closely with the minister, choir director, and lay service leaders to select music that highlights our monthly themes and the topic of the service. Stephen has spent the majority of his life behind a piano. He played … Continue reading Stephen Pyle (he/him)