Pastor Charlie Dieterich
Charlie is a life-long Unitarian Universalist, having grown up near Boston, Massachusetts. He received a Masters Degree from MIT and spent many years here in New Jersey, developing consumer electronics for RCA.In 2005 he left engineering to study theology at Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, California. He then spent two years in New Orleans, in preaching and chaplaincy internships.
Charlie comes to UUCSJS with a strong commitment to honoring diversity and celebrating connection.
Music Director, and
Sunday Service Coordinator
As our Music Director and member of our professional staff, Barbara Miller
is a leading essential element of the ministry of our Congregation. Her artistry
at the piano and direction of our volunteer choir give spirit and depth to our Sunday services.
Barbara sets an awesome example of continuing personal growth in her field. She teaches piano, with a specialty in the teaching of children. She donates precious amounts of her time each year at the UU Musicians Network annual workshop gathering, and then returns to us with renewed enthusiasm and the latest in available UU music selections.
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Director of Religious Education,
and Operations Manager
Heidi Jannsch brings creativity, commitment and caring to our Children's Religious Education program. As a hands-on mother of two and a substitute teacher, she fully understands the world from a child's perspective, and manages our RE program with verve and competence.
She also serves to oversee building operations, keeping our space pleasant, efficient, and safe.