Denton

Unitarian Universalist

Fellowship

We are a loving, diverse, open fellowship working together to inspire spiritual growth, encourage ethical actions, seek truth and improve the community and the world.

Who We Are

Denton Unitarian Fellowship was founded in 1949 by a group of religious liberals who wanted their children to have some religious education in ethics and humanism. Our building was designed by Tom and Isabell Miller, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, and it was completed in 1959. Since then we have had a number of part-time ministers and one full-time minister, Rev. Pamela Wat, who has served the congregation since 2010. DUUF has been a certified “Welcoming Congregation” - a certification given for the congregation’s work in study, self-examination and work to be welcoming to LGBTQ+ people—since 2002.

Staff

Minister Rev. Pamela Wat

Rev. Pamela Wat, Minister

Rev. Wat began as Minister at DUUF in September 2010. She has a B.F.A. in Related Arts with a concentration in Dance from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Creative Arts/Interdisciplinary Arts from San Francisco State University and a Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Prior to coming to the Fellowship, she served as a hospice and hospital Chaplain. She volunteers with OUTreach Denton, a program creating resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied people in Denton, and she offers her leadership to local interfaith efforts. Rev. Wat lives in Denton with her spouse Erik and their cats Happy and Ravioli and dog Clyde. Pam enjoys running, reading, and playing ukulele…but not all at once.

Rev. Wat is available by appointment Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (and on other days as scheduled). Rev. Pam gladly welcomes appointments at the Fellowship or elsewhere around Denton. Contact her by phone (940-566-1286) or email.

Jennifer Collins, Office Administrator

Jennifer keeps our administrative office running through the week. In addition to answering our phone, managing our bookkeeping, and coordinating our building use, Jennifer has been a cheerful presence in our front office since November 2017.

    Office Hours:

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9AM-2PM
  • To contact her call 940-566-1286 or email
Office Administrator Jennifer Collins
Lead Teacher Rachel Goodman

Rachel Goodman, Lead Teacher

Rachel teaches our Sunday morning classes for 2nd through 5th graders and our middle school youth group. Rachel earned a B.S. in Health Promotion with a concentration in Development and Family Studies and a teaching certification from UNT. After teaching in both Austin and East Texas as a PE/Health educator and coach, she is excited to be back in Denton and to have this unique opportunity with DUUF. She enjoys spending time with her spouse Nicole, hiking with her dog Reba, playing sports, dancing, drawing, reading, and watching movies. Rachel strives to always have a positive attitude and hopes to teach her students to do the same. To contact Rachel call 940-566-1286 or email.

Board of Trustees

Adam Briggle, President

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President Adam Briggle
Vice President Nancy Gaige

Nancy Gaige, Vice President

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Hal Gibbons, Treasurer

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Treasurer Hal Gibbons
Past President Sunnie Palmer

Sunnie Palmer, Past President

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Brett Kellerstedt, Trustee

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Trustee Brett Kellerstedt
Trustee Tracey Gray

Tracey Gray, Trustee

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Lauren Coker, Secretary

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Secretary Lauren Coker