EXETER — The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Exeter (FUUSE) recently welcomed its new minister, Rev. Ariel Aaronson-Eves, whose first service is at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8.
A graduate of Carleton College and Starr King School of Ministry, Ariel comes to FUUSE from the UU Congregation of Franklin, New Hampshire, where they served as the part-time minister since 2021. Before serving in Franklin, Aaronson-Eves was an intern minister for the UU Churches of Belfast, Castine, and Ellsworth in Maine.
In addition to their ministerial work, Ariel served as network coordinator of the NH Queer Farmer Network .
“My work as a farmer introduced me to the divine in beautiful and magical ways,” Ariel said. “I see the sacred woven through everything but am especially present to it in the growth of plants. This knowing of ‘God,’ this agrarian theology, is grounded in my firsthand, embodied experiences on the land.”
Ariel is passionate about social justice and has extensive experience in pastoral care, considering it “one of the most meaningful privileges of ministry.”
“We’re excited about the strengths and fresh perspectives Rev. Ariel will bring to FUUSE," said FUUSE Board Chair Alexandra Allen. "And we’re excited to have a new director of religious education and director of music, whose talents will enrich us all. If you are seeking a welcoming community and spiritual home for yourself or your family, FUUSE welcomes you!”
Ariel looks "forward to collaborating with church members and staff, especially the new directors of religious education and music, bringing together our respective gifts to create meaningful worship and lifetime faith formation opportunities.”
Ariel will be available in the FUUSE community room for a meet and greet on the following days: Wednesday, Aug 28, from noon-1 p.m.; Thursday, Aug 29, from 6-7 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept 3, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Thursday, Sept 5, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
For more information, visit https://www.exeteruu.org . The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Exeter is at 12 Elm Street in Exeter.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: First Unitarian Universalist Society of Exeter welcomes new minister
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