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Rev. Dr. Carrie Knowles describes herself as a recovering psychologist and recovering attorney, who graduated from Starr King in 2011 and was ordained to UU ministry in 2013. Along with providing pastoral care at BFUU and preaching at Bay Area churches as a guest speaker, she writes poetry, short stories, and is working on a memoir.
Rev. Carrie is in the office most Tuesdays from 2pm-6pm. She can be reached by phone at 510-841-4824 ext 5.
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Rev. Tom McAninley is a long time member of BFUU, serving on the board for the maximum of eight years, being president or co-president for many of those years. He also served many years on the Worship Committee. He was ordained by BFUU in 2017, and began serving as Community Minister in 2019.
Susan Macke (she/her) - Office Administrator
Susan is a SF Bay Area native who has lived in Berkeley since 2003. She holds a BA in Political Science from UCB and an MBA from CSU East Bay. Susan has enjoyed a variety of office positions but most enjoys working for a community based, community-enriching organization.
Susan is in the office from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. She can be reached at 510-841-4824 ext. 1
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This position is currently unstaffed, but inquiries about event space at BFUU should still be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and voicemail left at 510-841-4824 ext. 3. Other staff will respond until the position is filled.
Ed Keating (he/him or they/them) - Building Manager
Ed was born in Chicago, IL and came to the Bay Area in the mid-60s with his family. Since then he has made the Bay Area his home, moving to Berkeley in 1976 after college. Ed became a peace activist in response to the Vietnam War. He is also very passionate about the use of energy efficiency and renewable energy; a passion he brings to his work in construction and maintenance.
Ed is an avid reader, and likes to write prose poetry and scientific non-fiction. He likes to spend time in nature, with regular trips to the beach and mountains. Ed has been married to Mary Kay Coen since 2009.
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Shae was born in the south burbs of Chicago where she resided until her early 30’s when her adventurous soul could no longer take the flat Midwest. After three years in Tucson AZ exploring the desert, she made her way to a job as a Year Round Camp Director residing in the hills of Marin County, and spending summers in the High Sierras. A prankster at heart with a love for laughter, she can now be found hiking a trail, reading a book, or just relaxing. She loves most things outdoors, as well as staying current on topics related to Youth Development, Resident Camp, and The Work of Byron Katie.