Minister and Staff

Ministry

Rev. Ben Atherton-Zeman

Rev. Ben Atherton-Zeman is thrilled and honored to be our Contract Minister until July of 2024. He has been our Contract Minister since July of 2021.

Ben graduated with his Masters of Divinity (Magna Cum Laude) from the Boston University School of Theology in 2021. Ben … read more.

Jeanay J.
Dir. Religious Education & Communications

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Meet Our Director of Religious Education & Communications

Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Jeanay has worked with children for over 15 years. From child care to visual arts along with her vast experience in spiritual development, journalism, law enforcement, … read more.

Religious Education

Elliot Zitnyar
Nursery Teacher

Elliot enjoys to work with nursery-aged children. They have a kind heart and is always going the extra mile to be sure that any baby who cries, is found to smile before they go. Every Sunday, Elliot displays a calm and patient spirit that the … read more.

Erin Powers
Teen Teacher

Erin Powers (they/them) is a Unitarian Universalist religious educator and seminarian at United Theological Seminaries of the Twin Cities. Erin has been a Unitarian Universalist since 2009 and has worked in Unitarian Universalist religious education since 2012. They have worked with all ages, and youth … read more.

Patricia Harding (Ms. Trish)
Children's Religious Education Teacher

My name is Patricia Harding, though I have many nicknames. Most people call me Trish, while young students usually called me Miss Trish. I was born in St. Pete, Florida and raised (mostly) in this area. After high school, I traveled a bit and settled … read more.

Mrs. Ray
Nursery Teacher

Hello! My name is Victoria. I’m originally from St. Petersburg Fl and I’m 30 years old. I spent my childhood living mainly in the Tampa Bay area but found my way back home for the beaches! I’m the most senior out of 7! Most of … read more.