Unitarian Universalist Church West of Brookfield, Wisconsin with Summer Sunday Services and Religious Education at 9:15 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Church West of Brookfield, Wisconsin with Summer Sunday Services and Religious Education at 9:15 a.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church West of Brookfield, Wisconsin with Summer Sunday Services and Religious Education at 9:15 a.m.
Who We Are: Minister & Staff

REV. SUZELLE LYNCH
Minister

The Reverend Suzelle Lynch

Suzelle Lynch began her ministry at UUCW in August 2003. Prior to her appointment at UUCW she was the Minister at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bremerton, WA from 1995 during which time the Fellowship doubled in membership, grew to two Sunday services, increased staff, expanded the physical plant, created an Endowment Fund, created a caring network of neighborhood-based groups, and distinguished itself in the local community for leadership in human rights and social justice. Suzelle is an accomplished activist, artist, and advocate in addition to her ministerial successes.

Click here to contact Suzelle


MARIA O'CONNOR
Director of Religious Education

Maria O'Connor

UUCW has a very large, energetic, creative, and successful religious education program. The program is led by Maria O'Connor, our full-time Director of Religious Education and the Religious Education Committee. Maria holds a Master of Arts degree from Syracuse University in Religious Studies, a Master of Spiritual Psychology Certificate, and has been trained as a Spiritual Director. She has served UUCW as Director of Religious Education since 1997.

Click here to contact Maria or the Religious Education Program


RUBEN PIIRAINEN
Director of Music

J. Ruben Piirainen

Ruben Piirainen has been on the music staff at UUCW since August 2003. He has earned degrees in piano performance from the Conservatory of Music at Lawrence University and Bowling Green State University. He has appeared in more than 100 recitals across the country and made his international debut at the 2003 Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. He is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network and is a charter candidate for the Certification Program for Music Leaders in Unitarian Universalist Congregations sponsored by the UUMN and UUA. Ruben is also an active freelance musician in the Milwaukee area and can be found on some week days maintaining a web site for a large downtown Milwaukee corporation. He lives in Bay View with his partner.

Click here to contact Ruben or the Music Program


MAGGIE LEY
Church Administrator

Maggie Ley came to UUCW in June of 2007, bringing over 25 years of experience in managing offices, from law firms to investment firms as an Administrator or Director. She has an undergraduate degree in English and a master’s in business with a concentration in Human Resources. She keeps the business of the church running smoothly by overseeing financial management, external communications, human resources, managing the facilities and providing organizational leadership. She lives in Mequon with her husband.

BECKY ROLLI
Administrative Assistant

Cathy Erickson

Becky Rolli is the Administrative Assistant for UUCW. She manages our main office and keeps many of our administrative systems running smoothly. She's the person to speak with if you need to schedule meeting room space and can help find answers to nearly any question related to our operations. She is resourceful, welcoming, organized, and caring. Becky lives in New Berlin with her husband and four children.

Click here to contact Becky or the UUCW Church Office


KELLY BOGNAR
Religious Education Program Assistant

Cathy Erickson Kelly is UUCW's Religious Education Program Assistant. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Stevens Point in Communication. Each week she keeps the religious education instructors well supplied with their lesson materials. She also schedules the use of any audio, visual or computer equipement. She lives in Muskego with her husband and five sons. She is in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

ALEX KREGER
Accompanist
Alex is a senior at Brookfield East High School. He is the main service accompanist about once a month and works with the children's musical groups. Skilled in both classical and jazz piano, Alex is also a composer and has had an original composition performed at Carnegie Hall. Alex has been on the music staff since August 2005.

 
Unitarian Universalist Church West