Our Minister—Rev. Sarah Richards

Like most, if not all, of the members of the congregation, Rev. Sarah’s path to Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship had many twists and turns. Raised in the (then) lay-led UU Fellowship of Ames, Iowa she became a medical anthropologist and lived in the Boston area for more than two decades. Rev. Sarah began her ministry at the Fellowship in September of 2014, and enjoys sharing the path of spiritual growth and justice-seeking as preacher and pastor with fellow travelers at CUF. Currently serving as co-president of Carbondale Interfaith Council. Rev. Sarah's office hours are Monday, 1-3 pm; Wednesday, 11 am to 2 pm; and by appointment.

Our Staff

Rhonda Kosmicki

RE Coordinator

Rhonda Kosmicki is CUF’s Religious Education Coordinator.  She is an LCSW, a therapist in private practice, and mother of 6 and grandmother of 6.  Rhonda has worked with children throughout her life, in many volunteer and professional settings. She enjoys working in the RE program, and strives to create a program that shares and teaches UU Values, creates supportive connections among the children and families, and fosters activities that promote and support our UU values.

Jennifer Langin and Kelly Kitchens

Nursery Staff

Jennifer Langin—Nursery Staff since 2015

Kelly Kitchens—Nursery Staff for over 20 years

Michael Thompson

Choir Director

Michael was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. Michael joined CUF in September 2023. He enjoys creating music together with others and instilling a connection. He's a big gardener and considers himself a total plant nut.

Elana Floyd-Kennett

Accompanist

Elana has been a CUF member since July 2020 and a Carbondale resident since 1985. She brings her life long love of music and performance to the CUF choir as piano accompanist. She is a regular Sunday Services musician as well as Wednesday Vespers musician.
She is passionate about all things of the natural world and loves being a citizen scientist. She and her husband, Stephen are gladly owned and supervised by their fur baby cat, Mr. Smuckers.