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Director: Rev. Lauren Odell-Scott
I have been associated with UCM for a total of 10 years now. My background is that I received my call to ministry when I was in high school! I preached my first sermon at 17 years old at my local Presbyterian congregation. I went on to study Religion at Texas Christian University where I met and married my husband, David. Together we went on to Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville, TN where I received a M.A. in Religion and Psychology. I was ordained in July 1980 by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). I
pastored two congregations in Tennessee. Currently, in addition to ministry at UCM, I serve as pastor of Ledgewood Christian Church. I am also a hospital chaplain at Akron General Medical Center, and have recently completed my second unit of Clinical Pastoral Education with focus on psychiatric ministry. My husband, David, is Chairperson of the Philosophy Department and Coordinator of Religious Studies here at Kent State. David and I are the proud parents of Megan, a KSU student, and Paul, who is in high school.
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Campus Ministry Associate: Jodi Stillisano
As a student intern in the '90's, I really enjoyed my time spent at UCM. I am excited to be working with Lauren and the students once again! Getting to know the students and sharing in their joys and concerns are a highlight of my week. I am proud to be a part of this vital ministry at Kent State, representing the mainline churches and sharing the knowledge of God's amazing grace and unconditional love.
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Secretary: Pat Satler
Pat has been a part of UCM for many years. She is a wonderful presence in the office and can light up the day of anyone who meets her. She has been working with students of Kent State almost since UCM was started and has an extensive knowledge of the history of the ministry. Along with coordinating all of the mailings of UCM Pat also puts out the newsletter Loadstone to area churches. Pat assumes many logistical responsibilities at UCM and we could not function without her. Pat is an invaluable part of the UCM staff and we are truly blessed to have her with us.
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Student Interns
Kristen O’Brien is the Interpersonal Communications Recruitment, Programming, and Ecumenical Intern for United Christian Ministries for a second year. She is enjoying her fourth year of college at Kent State University majoring in Interpersonal Communication. So far, she has enjoyed working with students and staff in planning programs and participating in service projects. While not doing homework or working for UCM, she is running, reveling in the freedom and relaxation of the great outdoors. Kristen hails from a family consisting of her parents Timothy and Nancy, older brother Sean, and twin sister Katie.
Kathleen "Katie" Johnson is serving as the UCM Intern Communications, Publicity and Special Events. She is excited about the the Special Events aspect of the position which includes our wonderful UCM Dinners! During her Senior year at KSU, Katie is interested in learning more about our ministry and developing her own spiritual life as well.
Paul Odell-Scott is serving UCM during his Sophomore year as the Business, Sports, Programming and Interfaith Intern. He enjoys getting free food from local businesses for the UCM students on the on those nights when we do service projects. Paul also develops and leads our Wednesday Night devoltionals. Most importantly, Paul is the only guy on staff, so his main focus is to keep our programming and publicity from becoming too girlie!
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