Melissa Marote, Worship Associate
Do you know who the First Unitarian and or Universalist female clergy was? What about the first Black woman to break through into the UU ministry? What about any of the other women of diverse heritage in our movement that have altered the trajectory of our faith community? Well, it’s time for us all to amplify their voices and contributions. Join us for a service engaging the stories behind these awesome women who have served our denomination and nation so so well.
Rev. Bailey has a dual BA in Anthropology and Sociology from the University of the District of Columbia. He earned his Master of Divinity at Wesley Theological Seminary specializing in Pastoral Counseling and Urban Ministry. He has served in Unitarian Universalist congregations in Glendale, California; Orange, New Jersey; New York City; Washington, D.C.; Pomona, Garden City, Utica & Oneonta, New York; Las Vegas, and now Sepluveda UU.
Rev. Bailey is married to Lisa Stiffler Bailey and between them they have four children (Jennifer, Devin, Ethan, and Darien) and one granddaughter (Kai). They currently reside in Burbank.
Special Music: Mia Forbes, Hap Palmer, Melissa Marote, Philip Kuretski,
Kevin Mathie – ‘Landslide’ by Stevie Nicks
Link directly to Sermon: Emerson Link 3-17-24 sermon