We have a great slate of candidates to fill board positions this year. We will vote on these new board members at the May 18th congregational meeting.
Vice President – Rachel Osborne
I started attending UUMAN along with my husband, Brian, in early 2024. We had recently moved to the north metro Atlanta area, and were struggling to find like-minded community. I had heard of Unitarian Universalism, but as someone who no longer considered themselves a Christian and hadn't been to a church service in quite a few years, I didn't know what to expect. Listening to congregants sharing their joys and sorrows of each week with each other and joining in song together despite coming from various backgrounds and faith traditions was the most amazing thing ever. We became members shortly thereafter. I quickly got involved in re-vamping the Young Adult Group at UUMAN, working to create an intentional, welcoming community for young adults aligned with the UU values and helping as needed with other groups/committees at UUMAN.
We currently live in Woodstock, Georgia, where we enjoy living with our five cats, hiking, and biking. I look forward to serving this wonderful, creative community as a member of the Board.
Secretary - Laura Keck
A cradle UU, Laura Keck has been a member of UUMAN since 2001. Her roles have included MCY teacher and special events planner, board treasurer (2007-2009), Ministerial Search Committee secretary (2014-2016), board secretary (2017-2019), chair of UUMAN’s membership committee (2019-2023) and chair of Common Grounds Coffee House (2024-2025). Laura recently retired from Kimberly-Clark after a 40-year R&D career working on environmental sustainability projects. She and her husband Jerry Jascomb live in Milton and have three adult children and three grandchildren. If elected Laura will bring an historical perspective to the role of board secretary, as well as concise and timely communications to the congregation.
Special Projects Trustee - Joe Lamb
Joe Lamb has been a member of UUMAN since October 2022. He obtained an undergraduate degree in Theology and a graduate degree in business from Southeastern University. His roles at UUMAN have included Chair of the Men's Fellowship (2022-2025), member of the Communications Committee (2022-2025) and an occasional guest lecturer and class leader. He also partnered with David Kroeber to develop a 2nd hour class called "Faith After Doubt" that meets monthly and explores the idea of deconstructing from a previous faith and finding a new journey. Joe lives in Alpharetta and enjoys travel, writing fiction, and time with good friends. "I came to UUMAN from many years in Evangelical churches where the attendees didn't really agree with my values. UUMAN has been a breathe of fresh air with people that care, share my values, and are engaged in a search for justice in the world. I am inspired to be a part of such an amazing group of people." (Joe Lamb)
