Biography for Ministerial Search Committee for
Luanne Schulte
Church:
I have been a member of the church since 1997,
although I have never held an elective office. I
co-founded CommUUnity Dinners, and continue to
participate. Over the years, I have volunteered with
many programs and events, including the Holiday Faire,
Rummage Sale, Book Sale, Marriage Equality, Silent
Auction, Small Group Ministry, Spring Canvass, Coming of
Age Mentoring Program and Homeless Shelter. I have
attended both GA and PCD conferences. At GA in 2004, I
presented a workshop for the UU Funding Program,
representing Up On Top. I am active with Up On Top as a
board member and classroom volunteer and chaired the
Bach concert benefit in 2004.
Work:
I work part time as a speech pathologist with St.
Luke’s Hospital and Rehab Without Walls. During the 10
years prior to my move to San Francisco, I owned my own
contract and consulting business, Speech Pathology
Services, in Kansas City. Together with three employees,
I provided services to hospitals, rehabilitation
hospitals, Head Start programs and a prison.
Relevant Volunteer Experience:
I served on the National Board and Executive
Committee of the peace organization Sane/Freeze, from
1986 through 1990, when we recruited Rev. William Sloane
Coffin as our President. This was during a time of
transition, when two national organizations with very
different cultures merged. Initially, the level of
anxiety and mistrust among members was quite high.
Executive Committee members from both organizations
modeled collaboration, which eased tensions and allowed
a stronger organization to emerge.
Statement:
I appreciate being considered for the search
committee. When I was a member of All Souls UU Church in
Kansas City, the dynamic minister I had come to know
resigned. While I was initially devastated, one older
long term member said to me, “Ministers will come and
go, but our church community will still be here.” While
I think the selection of the right minister or ministers
for our congregation is important, ultimately building a
trusting, caring community among ourselves is even more
critical.
In my work as a speech pathologist, I often work on
an interdisciplinary team. Many times, each member’s
recommendations are enhanced by input from the entire
team, to the benefit of the patient. And so it is with
this work. We can achieve the dynamic leadership we seek
if we respectfully listen, so that all may be heard. If
I am not elected, I will support those who are charged
with this important work.
Several people have expressed concern that 1) I am
married to Matt Anderson and 2) He is on the Board of
Directors, currently Treasurer. I often regret the
latter, but not the former.
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