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Our History

Ministers and Religious Educators

Serving Cedar Lane since its founding

Senior Ministers

  • Rev. Abhi Janamanchi (2013–present)
  • Rev. Evan Keely (Interim, 2011–2013)
  • Rev. Roger Fritts (1993–2011)
  • Rev. Ed Harris (Interim, 1992–1993)
  • Rev. Kenneth T. MacLean (1972–1992)
  • Rev. Robert Zoerheide (1961–1971)
  • Rev. John Baker (1953–1960)

Associate & Assistant Ministers

  • Rev. Ali K.C. Bell (Assistant Minister, 2022–2025)
  • Rev. Katie Romano Griffin (2017–2022)
  • Rev. Michelle Collins (Interim Associate Minister, 2015–2017)
  • Rev. Heather Janules (2005–2015)
  • Rev. Terence Ellen (Interim, 2003–2005)
  • Rev. Douglas Taylor (Assistant Minister, 1999–2003)
  • Rev. Kathie Davis Thomas (Interim, 1998–1999)
  • Rev. Betty Jo Middleton (Temporary Assistant Minister, 1992 & 1993)
  • Rev. Alida DeCoster (1986–1998)
  • Rev. Kathleen Hepler (Interim Assistant Minister, 1985–1986)
  • Rev. Sydney Wilde (1980–1985)
  • Rev. William Moors (1965–1968)
  • Rev. Donald Johnston (1960–1961)

Ministers/Directors of Religious Education / Faith Formation

  • Rev. Dayna Edwards (2021–present)
  • Dayna Edwards (Interim Director, 2019-2021)
  • Tim Atkins (Director, 2017-2019)
  • Hillary Collins-Gilpatrick (Director, 2016–2017)
  • Rev. Gregory Stewart (2014–2016)
  • Karen Lee Scrivo (Interim Director, 2012-2014)
  • Rev. Susan Archer (2002–2011)
  • Rev. Betty Jo Middleton (Interim, 2001–2002)
  • Rev. Roberta Nelson (1987–2001)
  • Rev. Ellen Johnson-Fay (1980–1987)
  • Rev. Elizabeth Anastos (1969–1980)
  • Martha Lewis (Director, 1966–1969)
  • Stevie Lincoln (Director, 1962–1966)
  • Mildred Lester (Director, 1951–1962)

Sliding Scale Options

suggested love offering of $30 / seat

Sliding Scale Guide

We know it can be complicated to decide how much to pay, and there’s no one right answer for anyone. Many thanks to UU@UN for providing an equitable model for payments.

Consider paying at a lower tier if many of these are true for you:

  • I am directly affected by environmental racism.
  • I have immigration-related expenses.
  • I’m supporting children or have other dependents.
  • I have significant debt.
  • I have medical expenses not covered by insurance.
  • I receive public assistance.
  • I am an elder with limited financial support.
  • I am an unpaid community organizer.
  • I have been denied work due to incarceration history.
  • I would need to budget in order to afford a $25 expense.

Consider paying at a higher tier if multiple of these are true for you:

  • I or my family owns the home I live in.
  • I have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money.
  • I can travel recreationally.
  • I have access to family money and resources in times of need.
  • I work part time by choice.
  • I have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education, gender and racial privilege, class background, etc.
  • In terms of its impact on my lifestyle (e.g. my ability to pay this month’s bills), $50 means functionally about the same as $15. My bank account would look pretty much the same either way.


A reflection from Pronoia Coaching:

When I pay more, I know that I am helping others to access the event.

When I pay in the middle, I know I am helping the organizers cover costs.

And when I pay less, I know I am letting my community hold me and support me.

All of these are wonderful and acceptable ways of participating.