The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce our new bridging minister, Rev. David Morgen, who will serve GMUUC beginning August 1, 2025.

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Rev. David earned his Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology in 2023, with a concentration in Theology and Ethics. He completed a two-year internship at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett in 2023.  He previously served as Worship Team Lead, Religious Education instructor, Webmaster and President of the Board at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation where he will be ordained this September. This past April, Rev. David was granted preliminary fellowship by the UUA Ministerial Fellowship Committee - a significant milestone in his ministerial journey.

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Rev. David is currently a faculty member of the English Department at Emory University, where he has been recognized for excellence in teaching writing and supporting faculty and students in their academic and professional growth. He has also been an instructor and volunteer coordinator at the Lee Arrendale Women’s Correctional Facility, a mentor for first-generation college students at Emory University and provided transportation for undocumented students at Freedom University (a GMUUC Share the Plate recipient). 

Rev. David brings to us a thoughtful spirit, a warm heart, and a deep well of experience. His ministry is shaped by his background in writing, education, and spiritual exploration. Rev. David's sermons are rich with personal experience, grounded in reverence for nature and the human spirit, reflect his passion for justice, and offer a gentle invitation for each of us to grow. He is also a father, a husband, and someone who brings curiosity, humility, deep listening and humor to the work of ministry.

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Rev. David understands that ministerial transition is a sacred time in the life of a community – offering an opportunity to reflect, discern, strengthen shared commitments and affirm the direction of our Missions going forward. As our bridging minister, Rev. David will lead us in worship (preaching twice a month) and collaborate with staff, the Board and lay leaders in maintaining our ministries. 

Because Rev. David will be half-time, the Board has also hired Rev. John Herberger to provide pastoral care and counseling beginning August 1, 2025. Some of you may have met Rev. John as he provided pastoral care during Rev. Charlotte’s sabbatical. Rev. John will collaborate with Rev. David in providing pastoral care and counseling to our members.

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The Board is grateful and enthused to have Rev. David as our bridging minister. We will all have the opportunity to warmly welcome him to GMUUC on August 10, his first Sunday in the pulpit.