Minister - Dave Dunn
Dave was voted to be UUMAN’s 4th called minister on May 8th, 2016.
Dave is a 2016 graduate from the Meadville-Lombard Theological School and served as an Intern Minister at the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh from 2014-2016. He has an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Villanova University and a MS in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
His out-of-church interests are music, specifically jazz & blues harmonica, chromatic harmonica, piano and guitar. Dave is an avid trail runner and loves the many relatively wild natural areas that have been preserved in this large metro area – specifically the areas along the Chattahoochee River and surrounding streams ( e.g. Vickery Creek, Gold Branch, Island Ford, Sope Creek, Palisades, Cochran Shoals, etc.). These are a true treasure!
As a pragmatist and as one’s minister, Dave will encourage congregants to follow and deepen whatever theology resonates with them. Part of his role in this regard will be to provide questions, not answers. Hopefully, these questions will help deepen the varied theologies held by those served.
Director of Religious Exploration - Lexie T. Brown
Lexie T. Brown brings deep roots and fresh vision to her role as Director of Religious Exploration at UUMAN. A lifelong member of the congregation, Lexie first walked through UUMAN’s doors at six years old and grew up in our Religious Education program. From her early days learning kindness under the guidance of former DRE, to her participation in Coming of Age, OWL, Youth Con, and summers at The Mountain, UUMAN has been a formative part of her journey.
Since stepping into the role of DRE, Lexie has infused the MCY (Ministry for Children and Youth) program with creativity, warmth, and purpose. She has revitalized beloved traditions like Mystery Friends, launched the annual Autumn Festival, and directed memorable holiday pageants such as The Snow Tree. Her leadership has also extended beyond our congregation, most recently organizing a collaborative effort across the Atlanta UU cluster to march in the Atlanta Pride Parade—with a UU float and a booth in Piedmont Park.
Lexie’s work is shaped by her commitment to community, inclusion, and joy. Whether she’s guiding youth, supporting volunteers, or dreaming up new programming, her passion for Unitarian Universalism and the next generation shines through in all she does
Music Director - Alex Pietsch
Alex Pietsch began playing piano at the age of four. Possessed of a peaceful spirit and a love for communicating through music, it wasn’t long before he found his calling as a performer, composer, and coach in the world of music. His unique talent for improvisation and for conveying spirituality and emotion through music have set him apart as both a performer and composer.
Alex received his formal education at Millersville University, Millersville, PA, where he was the recipient of the Lucretia Boyd-Hartzell Piano Performance Award (1985) and the Leo Ascher Composition Award (1986).
He has since built a busy career as an accompanist, solo pianist, composer, vocal coach, music director. He served as music director for various music theatre organizations in Pennsylvania, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, and New York, and filled the role of music director in multiple churches in Pennsylvania. In 2008, he released his first CD of original compositions for piano, entitled Beyond the Face Of Fear.
In addition to his position at UUMAN, Alex is accompanist for the choral program at McCleskey Middle School in Cobb County, GA, and serves as a frequent guest clinician there.
Administrator/Bookkeeper -Beth Harris
Beth Harris joined UUMAN in November 2024 in the role of Office Administrator and Bookkeeper.
She has enjoyed a career that has included working in various industries: insurance, higher education, the green industry, and a substance abuse recovery treatment center. She describes herself as having a student's soul and a teacher's heart, shown in the fact that she enjoys learning new things and volunteers her time teaching classes for senior citizens in software for a local non-profit. She also enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her cats.
In her role at UUMAN, she provides support to the full governance structure including the minister, the board, and committees as needed. She works closely with the Treasurer to ensure accurate financial records are kept. She is the on-site contact person and works with the various databases that help house and maintain the necessary information for the congregation.
Her usual office hours are Monday – Thursday, 10am – 2pm, or by appointment.
