The United Church of Christ Disability Ministries (UCCDM) is heartbroken with news about our former Chair and just recently returning UCCDM Member At Large; Paul Fogle.
Earlier this week, Paul Fogle, passed away.
Those of us who knew Paul, especially those who were blessed enough to serve with him on the Board in prior years, know his fierce passion for disability advocacy, his faithfulness, his snark, and his friendship.
In these early days after his death, we are deeply grieving his loss. Our hearts are especially with Paul’s family and with Paul’s partner, Kim, who is on our UCCDM Executive Team.
To honor Paul’s legacy
UCCDM will hold space to remember Paul at our upcoming UCCDM Board meeting Thursday, November 14, 2024
6:30pmET, 5:30pmCT and 3:30pmPT
If you are interested in attending
Please email: [email protected]
The Remembrance will be on Zoom and we will be happy to send you a link to join us.
Paul so often said, “We take care of each other.”
His spirit lives on in us
and in the work the United Church of Christ Disabilities Ministries
(UCCDM) is doing.
Rest in Peace,Power and Love Paul.
We got you!
Official Obituary of Paul A. Fogle November 6, 1983 – November 5, 2024
The United Church of Christ Disabilities Ministries (UCCDM) Board consists of at least seven members. The board members that serve, live with disabilities, are caregivers, have family members with disabilities or work in the field of disability.
The UCCDM is a working Board with several subcommittees, including but not limited to: Advocacy and Education (A&E), Accessible to All (A2A), Disability Theology, Conference Inclusion Teams (CIT), Community and Relationship Building (CARB), and Online Presence.
Working as a team, we provide resources to churches and other settings of the UCC to become more inclusive and accessible to all.
Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund
(She/Her)
UCC Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice
Bishop Allyson Abrams, PhD
(She/Her)
Chair UCC Mental Health Network
United Church of Christ Disabilities Ministries (UCCDM) Executive Team
Allison Connelly-Vetter
(She/Her)
Chair UCCDM, Community and Relationship Building (CARB) Committee Chair.
Board Term May 2022-2025
Robin Stemple
(He/Him)
Treasurer UCCDM, Accessible to All (A2A) Committee Chair.
Board Term May 2022-2025
Helen Walsh
(She/Her/They)
Secretary UCCDM, Accessible to All (A2A), Online Presence Committee Chair, Disaster Response Conference Accessibility Inclusion Advisor, VOAD DEIA Working Group
Board Term May 2020-2026
Kim Williams
(She/Her)
Co Chair UCCDM, Advocacy and Education (A&E) Committee Co Chair.
Board Term May 2021-2025
UCCDM Board Members
Ranae Beeker
(She/Her)
Online Presence, Advocacy and Education (A&E)
Board Member February 2024-2027
Rev. Laura Cannata
(She/Her)
Advocacy and Education (A&E) Committee Co Chair, Online Presence
Board Member May 2020-2026
Rev. Dr. JJ Flag
(He/Him)
Open and Affirming (ONA) Liaison.
Board Member May 2020-2026
Rick Hayden
(He/Him)
Board Member April 2025-2028
Jamie Gibbs
She/Her)
Online Presence content manager
Board Member 2025-2028
Jacob Nault
(He/Him/His)
Online Presence Web host, Board Member May 2023
Board Member March 2025- 2028
Stephanie Niemela
(She/Her)
Mental Health Network (MHN) Liaison
Board Member since May 2024
First Term ends May 2027
Rev. Marcelino Rivera
(He/Him/Él)
Board Member since May 2023
First Term ends May 2026
Felicia Richardson
(She/Her)
Online Presence Board Member February 2024
Board Member February 2024-2027
Jeff Richter
(He/Him))
Board Member March 2024-2028
Rev. Hannah Sachs
(She/Her)
Board Member May 2024-2025
Member At Large May 2025
Nicole Corrado
(She/Her)
Board Member At Large Since Feb 2024
Kelly Goodson
(She/Her)
Board Member At Large Since Feb 2024
Rev. Eric J. Hearst
(He/Him)
Board Member At Large 2024
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