Staff and Lay Leadership

Interim Minister, Rev. A.J. Galazen

Rev. A.J. comes to us from Cornucopia, Wisconsin. His call to ministry is concentrated in three areas: worship, healing, and transformation.

Worship is the work of the people, building bridges of meaning between theologies. Worship opens deep themes of spirituality and social justice while responding to the needs of the congregation and the community.

Healing is the path that promotes recovery and peace. Healing supports both personal and communal forgiveness. A healing focus helps people create lives of integrity and joy.

Transformation is the way that the Spirit of Life moves with mystery and grace through our world. Life is change, and in its transitions, we find questions, grief, laughter and love. Life is a gift, and we are blessed by sharing our lives and stories in beloved community.

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Congregational Administrator, Ian Lyons

Office Hours:
By appointment; Available by phone and email Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

To contact Ian call 940-566-1286 ext. 11 or info@dentonuuf.org.

Religious Educator, Kyndal DeBruin

To contact Kyndal call 940-566-1286 ext. 17 or youth@dentonuuf.org

Kyndal is originally from Grand Prairie TX, and moved to Denton to pursue her education. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Master of Arts in Sociology. She and her husband Miles became members at DUUF in April 2017, and began working with the children’s programs shortly after.

Kyndal currently works with the following DUUF programs: Sunday morning pre-k-1st grade class, Parent’s Night Out, Middle School Youth Group, High School Youth Group, and youth OWL programs. She believes her mission in religious education is to create welcoming and safe environments for youth to connect and grow on their spiritual journey. In her spare time, Kyndal and her husband Miles love to spend time with their two dogs as well as cooking and working out together.

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Lead Teacher, Victoria Cramer

Victoria is originally from Benbrook, TX, but moved after High School to attend college in Ohio, New Mexico, and California via Maryland. She has a BA in Literature and Psychology, a MAT in Elementary Education, and 10 years of experience teaching Special Education. She is currently teaching the Pre-K program at Houston Elementary.

Victoria is excited to join DUUF as a 2-5 Sunday morning teacher, and for the chance to focus on a more open, child-directed style of education that focuses on big ideas and helps foster self-growth and examining and exploring the world. In her spare time, she loves to continue exploring the world with her son Ezra and husband Tommy.

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Board of Trustees

To contact the Board call 940-566-1286 ext. 13 or board@dentonuuf.org

President, Susan Schlueter

Vice President, Marisa Abbe

Past President, Charles Ways

Treasurer, Danna Getske

Secretary, Kelly Caster

Trustee At Large, Crystal Sullivan

Trustee At Large, Allison High