From left to right: Pam Williams, Paul Pritchard, Sharon Conley, Vicki Davis. Not pictured: Stacy Dreher, Michelle Nall, Ryan Nall, Josephine Przepiora, and Alan Paisley.

Vicki Davis was raised in the Catholic Church. However, as part of the LGBTQ community she moved away from the traditions of the religion. She joins UCG seeking a progressive community to worship with and loves the uplifting vibe and welcoming attitude she finds here. Vicki is retired and in her free time, she enjoys natural building design and photography and says she has the knack for taking photos at just the right moment. 

Stacy Dreher was raised in the Lutheran church in Minneapolis and moved to Florida in 2008. She joins UCG looking for a judgment-free place where her kids can learn about God, social justice, and acceptance for everyone as well as a place where she can explore her own faith. She finds UCG and its open welcome for all very refreshing. Stacy is a marketing director at James Moore and Company, and in her spare time enjoys piano, the outdoors and spending time with her family. She and her spouse Richard have two kids, Abby in first grade, and Callie in pre-kindergarten.  

As a child, Sharon Conley grew up in a very conservative Baptist home but moved away from church, until she began attending the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship after marrying her spouse, Paul Pritchard, who is also joining UCG. Sharon likes the open and welcoming inclusivity she finds at UCG and the eclectic range of ages involved in the church. She is looking forward to fellowship and service opportunities and has already contributed to Food4Kids. Sharon is a retired oncologist and scientist who enjoys gardening, writing, and cooking. She has four adult stepchildren who live out of state.   

Michelle Nall was raised Catholic but moved away from church as she got older. She became familiar with UCG while in graduate school and attended briefly during that time. She joins UCG seeking a closer relationship with God, as well as a community in which to raise her kids. Michelle is a nurse practitioner at UF College of Medicine and she works in a free mobile clinic for those without health insurance. In her free time, she enjoys reading, camping, running, and hiking and is trying hard to become fluent in Spanish. She and her spouse Ryan have two kids, Janie in third grade, and Oliver in kindergarten.

As a youth, Ryan Nall attended the Presbyterian Church. He joins UCG seeking community and a spiritual connection in which to share his outgoing spirit and caring heart, and says he likes the social justice outreach he finds here. Ryan is a physician at UF College of Medicine and in his spare time he enjoys biking, hiking, baking sourdough bread, and spending time with his spouse Michelle and kids Janie and Oliver. 

Paul Pritchard grew up in Kansas City as part of the Presbyterian Church and later attended the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ormond Beach. After moving to Gainesville, he and his spouse Sharon began visiting UCG and Paul says he really liked the positive vibe here. He joins the church seeking a spirited atmosphere and looks forward to fellowship and hosting a Sunday seminar. Paul is a writer and a student of history and conservation. He was a national leader of the environmental movement in Washington and is a respected park expert. He has four adult children who live in various parts of the U.S.

Pam Williams has an eclectic religious background including Presbyterian, Christian Scientist, and Baptist boarding school, and as an adult she attended Unity Church for a long time. UCG is the first church she has joined, and she comes seeking a congregational home, spiritual support, and growth. There are many things Pam likes about UCG including the spirit of outreach and service, the music, and the opportunity for community. She is a retired elementary school teacher and Head Start education supervisor who enjoys reading to children, gardening, breeding horses, editing manuscripts, and antiquing.