Staff
We believe in the power of shared ministry, that the work of the church is too large and too important to be done by only a few.
Working together we can accomplish more and have more fun in the process! Good leadership supports and empowers people in finding their particular ways to serve. The Board of Trustees, elected by the congregation, is the primary governance body in the church. The Board creates policies and procedures to help us behealthy and dynamic church, and works closely with the minister and staff to set goals that support our mission of being a faith community changing lives and transforming the world.
In addition to the Board and staff, much of the work of the church is done by people working in committees and teams. If you see a need here, or imagine a way you would like to serve, please speak with our leadership. We welcome and need your help!
Rev. Susan Milnor
Following the retirement of long-time minister Rev. Frank Clarkson, the Rev Susan Milnor has come to serve as the church’s interim minister!
A Letter to the Congregation
August 4, 2025
It is an honor to be serving as your interim minister. From what I have learned so far, the Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill does exceptional service to your community. I look forward to learning more about that element of your ministry, but also about your congregation as a beloved community of hope, care, challenge, and faith. That means getting to know you.
This month I am conducting interviews with those who govern UUCH and some who lead committees and teams. That’s just one step, though. We will have many opportunities to come together once we begin the regular congregational year after Labor Day.
As you may be aware, my primary home is in Freeport, Maine. As I have with my past two interim ministries, I will be spending part of the week in the geographical area of the church and part of it in Freeport with my family, where I will do some work from home (writing, Zoom meetings, research) and where I take my day off. My rental in MA. begins September 1, so while I will be in Haverhill a few times in August, many of my conversations will be online in the next three weeks.
But please know that I am available by phone, email, and Zoom right now – to you. If you need to connect, email me at revsusan@uuhaverhill.org and I can give you a call, or send a Zoom link, or arrange a time to meet in person if that is important.
Blessings,
Rev. Susan
Lorryn joined the UUCH staff in 2020. She hails from the North Shore and now lives in Plaistow, NH with her husband Bob and three sons. She and Bob both attended different UU churches before they met and together joined North Parish of North Andover 16 years ago. In addition to working at UUCH, Lorryn owns Stress Solutions, therapeutic massage and wellness in Haverhill. She has been practicing massage for over 25 years. Outside of work, she can be found adventuring outside with Bob and their kids, and dabbling in art.
Clare Fortune-Lad
Director of Religious Education
Clare Fortune-Lad joined the UUCH Staff in September of 2016. She came to us from Southern Maine where she has been an active member of the Sanford UU Church since the age of 3. Growing up UU shaped her spiritually and professionally, as she has always had a passion for queer liberation and antiracism. Before moving to Massachusetts, Clare worked as a Community Educator at a Domestic Violence Resource Center in Maine. She has her Masters in Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. Clare met her husband Kyle when they were undergrads
at Dartmouth College and they now have two
young children & a cat.
Dawn Crowell
Building Manager & caretaker
You see evidence of Dawn’s commitment to keeping our building clean and orderly all around the church! She’s a friendly person and an extremely hard worker, and we are so glad to have her on our staff. The mom of adorable twin boys, she’s also a leader in our religious education program. Before moving back to the East coast, Dawn was an actress in Los Angeles, where she and her husband Bo ran a theatre company.
Joshua Goulet
Community Minister
Chaplain Josh is UUCH's commissioned lay community minister. He was commissioned to the community ministry of spiritual care by this congregation on February 4, 2024.
Josh holds a Master of Divinity from Boston University and has completed a Clinical Pastoral Education residency at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen and Haverhill, MA. He currently serves as a hospital chaplain and is endorsed for chaplaincy certification by the Unitarian Universalist Society for Community Ministries.
Prior to his work as a chaplain, Josh taught French, history, and piano. Josh and his wife, Debbie, were married in this church and his daughter, Amélie, was dedicated here as well. Josh is a passionate Franco-American, loves his fish tank, and enjoys watching soccer and other sports.
Tom Sylva
Music Director
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Kristie Colton
Community Space Sexton
Frank Gauvin
Sunday Morning Sexton
Frank is the longest-serving member on our church staff. He comes in early on Sunday to make the coffee and set up for coffee hour. Frank is a caring soul who quietly does a lot for our community, and we are grateful for his presence in our midst.