Minister & Staff

Rev. Colleen Vahey - Minister

Rev. Vahey began as our minister in August 2017.   Over the past 30 years she has served as a hospital chaplain, religious educator, community organizer, and college lecturer.  Most recently, she also served for 8 years as the Assistant Minister for Justice at Unity Temple in Oak Park.  Born and raised in Wisconsin, Colleen has also lived in Australia, Switzerland, France, and Czech Republic. She enjoys reading, kayaking, and hiking.  Her love of ministry includes helping people find meaning and purpose in their lives, fostering health and healing, and creating communities of belonging. Contact: Rev.ColleenUU@gmail.com

Kyle Stephens - Music Director

Kyle Stephens is a composer, pianist and educator. Having studied jazz and composition at Northern Illinois University and earning his Bachelor’s in composition, Kyle is an in-demand composer and arranger for middle school and high school ensembles. Kyle is fluent in numerous genres and styles within the realms classical, jazz, and pop music. He loves working with kids and teaches a studio of 20-30 students. Kyle is also a visual artist and enjoys writing short stories and humor pieces. Contact Kyle: TUCMusicDirector@gmail.com

Office Administrator - Deb Jensen

Contact Deb: thirdunitarianchurch@gmail.com

The Reverend Donald H. Wheat, Minister Emeritus