Our Lay Ministers
On Ingathering Sunday, August 24, 2025, members Christopher Basgier, Gary Lerude, Jim Newton and Sylvia Rogers were installed as lay ministers at the AUUF. Under guidance of Rev. Marti Keller, over a period of six months, the four lay ministers took part in rigorous training through the Bridge Lay Ministry Program (BLMP). Stay tuned to learn more about their ministry, focus areas, and commitment to the AUUF.
Congratulations to our new lay ministers! We look forward to your continued leadership, and remain grateful for your service to the AUUF community and beyond.
Marcia Rossi, Chairperson of The Committee on Ministry (COM) at the AUUF, speaks at the installation of lay ministers on Ingathering Sunday 2025.
From Left to Right: Marcia Rossi, Rev. Marti Keller, Sylvia Rogers, Chris Basgier, Gary Lerude and Jim Newton.
Photo: Ayesha A.
BRIDGE Lay Ministry Program (BLMP) at AUUF
The Bridge Lay Ministry Program (BLMP) at AUUF is an initiative that serves as a cornerstone of our shared congregational ministry.
The BLMP is designed to enhance the work of our professional minister and advance the AUUF mission by serving as a vital bridge between the congregation on and the professional minister. Installed lay ministers play pivotal leadership roles in Sunday services, pastoral care, membership programs, adult education, and social action leadership. Participants in the BLMP are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to support these efforts through dedicated education and training.
The BLMP offers a unique path for spiritual growth and leadership while fostering the community spirit that is the foundation of our fellowship and its mission.