Rev. Vicki is a Connecticut native and a life-long Unitarian Universalist. She holds advanced degrees from Harvard Divinity School and Andover Newton Theological School. Rev. Vicki started her ministry at UUCGL on August 1, 2013.

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Chris was born and raised in Massachusetts. He came to Unitarian Universalism by way of Buddhism and Earth-based spiritual practices and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School. He brings a deep love for spiritual growth, storytelling, community building, and worship. He lives in Winchester with his wife, Elizabeth, and two daughters, Kimmie and Annabel.

As the Music Director at UUCGL since 2017, Kenneth Griffith's role is multifaceted. He conducts the choir, leads congregational singing, shares solo performances, and oversees the musical elements of the service. The UUCGL Choir performs music from a diverse repertoire, from Renaissance and Gospel to Folk and Contemporary Popular, sacred and secular music. Kenneth's leadership extends to the Boston Children's Chorus, where he directs the artistic programs and mentors the conducting and teaching staff as Music Director. 

With a wealth of experience that spans a broad spectrum, Kenneth Griffith has worked with singers at different levels, from public school elementary to collegiate and professional. He has honed his skills at esteemed institutions such as Bard College, Capital University, and Wellesley College. His ensembles have graced prestigious venues like Boston's Symphony Hall, Calderwood Hall, Tanglewood, the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the American Repertory Theater, and the Verbier Music Festival in Switzerland. Kenneth's versatility as a musician is evident in his collaborations with a diverse range of artists, from vocalists like Idina Menzel and Javier Muñoz to movement artists like Chanel DaSilva and instrumental ensembles such as the Boston-based Eureka Ensemble and Castle of Our Skins.

Kenneth is passionate about music's role in bringing together diverse communities and leading to social change. His dynamic programming and ability to unify singers across differences have resulted in an active career on stage, in schools, and communities around Greater Boston. He shares songs and stories of underrepresented peoples and provides music instruction in neighborhoods underserved in the arts. He is a frequent adjudicator and clinician for state Music Educators Associations in Massachusetts, adding New Hampshire and Rhode Island in 2023. 

He holds degrees in Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting from Capital University and Bard College. His professional achievements include preparing the chorus and ensemble for Anthony Davis' Pulitzer Prize-winning opera "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X" on the professional stage with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. The recording of this project was GRAMMY-nominated in 2023.

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Elizabeth oversees the administrative, financial, facility, and human resource operations of the church. Being church administrator seems a serendipitous combination of her past careers in management consulting, publishing, and facilities management and her desire to continue in a religious environment where work is a ministry. Her past church experience includes capital campaign and building project management, data analysis and development of case studies in growth, and work as volunteer coordinator, grants coordinator, and newsletter editor. Elizabeth strives to create and maintain a welcoming, nurturing home for parishioners and guests; a supportive, friendly work environment for staff; and a smoothly running business operation.

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Angie has been a Unitarian Universalist since 1986 when she joined UUCGL to raise her daughter in this faith community. She's served this faith in many areas of religious education here in Swampscott and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada. Her work as teacher, youth advisor, and chair of the Curriculum Committee and Religious Education Committee/Department at both churches naturally progressed to her work in the church office as Administrative Assistant. She has worked in our church office since 1994.

Mary has been part of the UUCGL community since 2008 and became a formal member in 2011. She is a professional graphic designer and had been contributing her creative talents at UUCGL over the years before coming onboard as Communications & Outreach Coordinator.

Mary was involved in the branding of UUCGL as well as building the website, and continues to maintain both. She also manages the Facebook page, YouTube account, event registration, and Weekly Update newsletter as well as producing the weekly Order of Service and providing outreach through local advertising of UUCGL’s programming and events. She is thrilled to be utilizing her design, marketing, and outreach skills to deepen her connection to the community.

In her spare time Mary fosters dogs for a regional rescue group, maintains her beloved flock of urban chickens, and enjoys camping with her husband in their vintage Shasta travel trailer or visiting New York City to see her son.

Christina has been a member of the UUCGL since 1983 and has been a member of the Board of Trustees and the Ocean Breeze Nursery School as well as an OWL instructor, youth advisor, Spirit Work facilitator, and now works as the UUCGL Grants Coordinator.

Her first career was in higher education as a senior program coordinator, as well as an advisor, counselor, and instructor. Her second career is as a psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist. She volunteers as an advisor at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis where she is also working on a doctorate. She received her undergraduate degree from Lesley University and her Master’s at BGSP.

Chris has a large extended family and friends circle. She loves gardening, great food, walking, singing, and hanging out with friends.

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Michael maintains the building and grounds of this church and tries to provide a safe, neat, welcoming environment for parishioners and guests. For decades he has been a landscaper and now has a property maintenance company. This is a very special place for him with its peaceful nature and he tries to take care of it so others can enjoy the same benefits.