B.U.U.F. Staff Leadership

Vision and Mission

We are an inclusive religious community–lifting hearts, broadening minds and honoring the interconnected web of life.

We are a caring community promoting and providing robust religious and intellectual exploration opportunities for children, youth, and adults. We offer creative and inspirational opportunities for worship. We nurture spiritual and personal growth and transformation, foster diversity by reaching out to different communities, and practice justice as individuals and as a community.

Our Professional Staff

Our minister

The Rev. Elizabeth Greene, photo courtesy of Julian Jenkins Reverend Elizabeth Greene has served at the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship since 1988. A former educator, she graduated from the Unitarian Universalist Seminary Starr King School for the Ministry. Elizabeth is the Pacific Northwest District Trustee to the Unitarian Universalist Association and is active in the Interfaith Alliance. Elizabeth performs as a choral singer, writes thoughtful columns for the Idaho Statesman, and is a frequent speaker at community events.

Our Director of Religious Education

Emmie Schlobohm Emmie Schlobohm has been attending BUUF since 1993. She was raised in the Jewish tradition and has explored and honored many other faith traditions throughout her life. She has been the music coordinator, served on the Board as Vice President and President, and has been involved in the Religious Exploration program as a teacher, RE Committee member, Coming of Age mentor, and Boston Bounder chaperone. Emmie strongly believes that BUUF's RE program is a place where people of all ages can find their inner whimsy, wonder and awe—where children are wise and adults can play.

Carrie Bastian

Our Music Director

Carrie Bastian begain leading our adult choir in 2004, and now serves as Music Director, coordinating volunteer and guest musicians, and performing solo, with others, and as accompanist regularly. She is also a music teacher in the Boise School District.

Office hours:

Tuesday 9am – 2pm
Wednesday 9am – 1pm
Thursday 9am – 2pm
Friday 9am – noon

Staff Directory

Minister - Elizabeth L. Greene
(208) 658-1710,
Director of Religious Exploration - Emmie Schlobohm
(208) 658-1710,
Office Administrator - Ed Davis
(208) 658-1710,
Program Support - Nancy Harms
(208) 658-1710,
Music Director - Carrie Bastian
(208) 283-4152,
Choir Accompanist - Susan Langley
(208) 321-7599

Volunteer staff

Building Steward - Warren Bean
(208) 672-1132
Newsletter Editor - Jennifer Grush-Dale
(208) 333-8976,
Webmaster - Tom von Alten
(208) 378-1217,
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