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Please see the C3H staff managed site: http://c3huu.org

Information on interim minister Gary Kowalski TBD

**Marion Hirsch **
//D////irector of Lifespan Religious Education//, hirsch.marion@gmail.com Marion Hirsch has served as the Director of Religious Education at the Community Church since May 2000. Prior to her work in the church, she was an archivist and special collections librarian at UNC and Duke. She grew up in Charlotte, NC and has been in Chapel Hill since 1982 where she lives happily with husband Ken and 3 children, Sarah, Franklin and Jamie. Marion is responsible for the coordination and leadership of the congregation’s religious education and faith development programs for all ages -- children, youth and adult. She is staff support to the Children’s Religious Education (CRE) Committee, the Youth Program Committee (YPC) and the Spiritual Explorations for Adults (SEA) Program. She leads the UU Campus Ministry group at UNC, leads the Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education Program and is a high school youth advisor. Please contact Marion with feedback, suggestions and questions about the Religious Education Program.

**Glenn Mehrbach**
//Music Director//, music@c3huu.org Glenn Mehrbach has served the Community Church since September 2003. Previous to his work here, Glenn worked as musical director, conductor and pianist for cabaret singer Andrea Marcovicci from 1986-2003. He was also a sought after cabaret and musical theatre coach in Los Angeles. Locally, he has worked for the Carolina Ballet, and as music director at Reconciliation United Methodist Church in Durham. Along with his work at the church, he works as a staff associate at Duke University and as Music Performance teacher at Camelot Academy, also in Durham.

 Glenn’s duties at the church include programming and directing our 4 choirs: the Children's Choir, Youth Choir, Community Church Singers and Adult Choir. He also writes and directs the annual Holiday Pageant, and directs the bi-annual church musical. Glenn is also in charge of coordinating the annual Music Gala, as well as choosing and supervising the special music for all services. He encourages congregational participation in church musical activities as much as possible, so please contact Glenn if you are interested in bringing music to the church in any way. There is a place for everyone.



Munsie Davis
//Office Assistant,// c3hoffice@gmail.com We are pleased to welcome Munsie Davis to our staff as the new Office Assistant. She brings to the position over 25 years of work in both the performing and the healing arts; Munsie has lived in Chapel Hill since 1991 and raised her son, Julian, here. Her passions include craniosacral therapy, Indian classical music, sewing silk purses, and all kind of ethnic cuisine. Her skills include writing, desktop publishing, marketing and office administration for non-profit groups. She also brings to the position a familiarity with UU beliefs, having been raised in the Annapolis UU Church. Her office hours are M-F 9:00 -2:00.



Carolyn Buckner
//Membership Director//, membership@c3huu.org Carolyn Buckner started as Membership Director at The Community Church in April 2012. She grew up in the Midwest, and moved to Carrboro in 1992, where she now lives with her husband Charlie, children Silas and Ella, and dog Rex. Prior to joining The Community Church staff, Carolyn worked as an environmental professional and a full time Mom. Carolyn's duties include managing the membership database, working with the Membership Committee to welcome visitors and newcomers, and letting the congregation know about volunteer opportunities within the church. She also provides staff support to the Membership Committee and Church Council. Please contact Carolyn if you would like to learn more about the path to membership and/or getting involved at The Community Church.

**Aviva Enoch**
Choir Pianist//, http://www.avivaenoch.com/// Aviva Enoch joined the staff of the Community Church in Aug. 2010. She currently teaches piano lessons for all ages at her home studio in Hillsborough, and teaches music at the International Montessori School in Durham. She accompanies folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, Jane Peppler. Look for their upcoming CD of Yiddish folk music! For the past four years, she has been working as a piano accompanist for Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church in north Chatham Co. From 1981-1996, Aviva worked as a music announcer, programmer, and producer in three different public radio stations--- including eleven years at WUNC-FM in Chapel Hill. Aviva holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Kansas, and a Master of Music Degree from Emporia State University. Her son, Noah, is a college student at UNC-Asheville. Aviva's duties at the Community Church include accompanying the choir at their Wednesday night rehearsals, performing with them twice a moth, and playing some of the service music on those Sundays.

**Sheila Solis**
//Religious Education Assistant// Sheila solis serves The Community Church as Assistant Director of Religious Education. Originally from New York City, Sheila currently lives in Durham with her husband Stephen and is the happy mama of twin daughters, Ada and Arlene, whom she spends most of her time with. Before moving to North Carolina, Sheila taught high school history for several years in Boston. Most recently she taught World History and World Religions in Cary. Sheila provides administrative and supervisory support for the growing religious education program and can be found at church on Sundays.

**Abigail Castaneda** //Sunday Hospitality Coordinator//