Mission &
Leadership
We Are The UUA
1000+ congregations committed to inherent worth and dignity, the centrality of justice and equity, and creating beloved community.
Equipping congregations for vital ministry
Supporting and training lay and professional leaders
Advancing UU values in the world
Highlights in 2022
Number of member congregations
Total Membership
Religious Education enrollment
Membership and Religious Education enrollments combined
Highlights in 2023
Number of member congregations
Total Membership
Religious Education enrollment
Membership and Religious Education enrollments combined
Total number of regular UUA staff including Beacon Press in 2023
Our Leadership 2022-2023
Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray
UUA President
Carey McDonald
Executive Vice President
Rev. Lauren Smith
Director of Stewardship and Development
Andrew McGeorge
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Rev. Sarah Lammert
Co-Director of Ministries and Faith Development and UUA Ecclesiastical Endorser
Dr. Janice Marie Johnson
Co-Director of Ministries and Faith Development
Jessica York
Director of Congregational Life
Shige Sakurai
Director of Equity, Belonging, and Change
Lisa Gregory
Director of Communications
Rev. Ashley Horan
Organizing Strategy Director