Rev. Chip Roush

Chip (he/they) became an ordained minister in 2005, prior to which he was a database administrator and amateur playwright. They are the co-editor of The Arc of the Universe is Long: Unitarian Universalists, Anti-Racism, and the Journey from Calgary, along with the Rev. Ms. Leslie Takahashi and Leon Spencer.

He expresses personal views on Twitter, although their posts and tweets do not necessarily reflect the opinions of First Unitarian Church of South Bend, nor its members.

Contact Chip at minister@firstunitarian.us or (231) 709-0032.

Dr. Louise, Office Manager

Dr. Louise is a philosopher and has been a member of First Unitarian since 2022. When she is not working in the office, she runs her own philosophical counseling practice. In her free time she loves traveling to Disney Parks and playing with her chiwinnie Moose and black cat Freya.

Contact her by email at office@firstunitarian.us or by calling the church office at (574) 234-6588 between 9 am and 12 pm Monday – Friday.

Finda Kamanda, Bookkeeper

Finda has called South Bend home since 2005. She is a graduate of St. Joseph High School – South Bend and Holy Cross College – Notre Dame. In her free time, she enjoys crafting and spending time with her nieces. She has served as our bookkeeper since December 2015.

Contact her by email at treasurer@firstunitarian.us