| Christina Leone |
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 When I stumbled upon Unitarian Universalism in 2002, I was a college student struggling with my faith. Upon entering the doors of First Unitarian Church in Dallas, I felt welcomed. Rev. Dr. Laurel Hallman was actively involved in welcoming me as a newcomer and co-teaching myRoots class. I was touched that such a busy woman, with such a large congregation, was able to make time to speak to me and encourage my growing liberal faith. Without Laurel Hallman, I might not be a Unitarian Universalist, and I might not be entering the ministry. Such passion for our faith, as well as the organizational ability to bring people together, is what our denomination desperately needs. I fully support Laurel Hallman's candidacy for president of the UUA. Christina Leone is a seminary student at Meadville-Lombard Theological School. She is the first recipient of the Spencer and Susan Lavan Scholarship for Excellence. Christina was an active member at First Unitarian Church of Dallas from 2002-2004. She was also active at Neshoba Unitarian Universalist Church in Memphis, Tennessee from 2004-2008, where she served as R.E. committee chair, part-time interim DRE, OWL educator, lay worship leader, and began a young adult group. She currently leads worship for monthly young adult Soulful Sundown services at First Unitarian Society of Chicago and is the Religious Education Assistant at Third Unitarian Church of Chicago. |
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