Board President
Sharon Hill
I discovered Unity in Virginia Beach in 1983, where taking classes and volunteering became one of my greatest joys. When we moved to North Carolina in 2001, I joined Unity Church of Raleigh. Among other volunteer service, I was a Chaplain for two years and joined the Board in 2005, which included being a part of the Ministerial Search Committee and Education Committee as well as interim Secretary and, now Vice President. My husband, Tom Sherry, and I enjoy our blended family of adult children, Chris, Jennifer and Megan, and high school senior and active YOUer, Sarah. Our crazy dog, Jasmine, is beloved by all! My other passions include gardening, painting, and international travel. With a background in Art Education and Educational Administration with an undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and advanced degrees from Arizona University I’m an Assistant Professor and Gallery Outreach Director at Meredith College in Raleigh.
Vice President
Melanie Raskin
I’m a writer and television actress, running my own business communications company in Chapel Hill since 1987. I began visiting Unity Church of Raleigh in 1987. I’ve been a member since the turn of the century. I serve the church as an usher, bookstore cashier, Care Committee member, and now, as bookstore volunteer coordinator. I love being a part of this spiritual community. A Radio, Television, Motion Picture-Writing alumna of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I’ve lived in Chapel Hill with my wonderful husband, Jeff, since 1985. I enjoy my cat, Snap; cooking; writing fiction; traveling; reading; movies; spending time with friends and family; having fun with our nieces and nephews; knitting, and volunteering at the Carrboro Farmers Market.
Treasurer
Bob Casey
My family and I moved here almost 4 years ago from Denver, Colorado, to be closer to Suzanne’s family and to begin a new chapter in our lives. We bought a home in Fuquay Varina and have settled in nicely. We have 2 beautiful and spirited children, Larson (4) and Skyler (2). With both of us working full-time, we definitely lead busy lives, but we love every minute of it! We are truly blessed!
I work in the exciting world of IT as the Sales Manager for WorkSmart, a Durham-based full-service IT solutions provider, serving the needs of small- to mid-sized companies, schools and nonprofits throughout North Carolina and surrounding states. I absolutely love my career! I get to be surrounded by very smart people and I truly enjoy consulting with companies to provide for their IT needs.
Suzanne and I discovered Unity while living in Boulder, Colorado. We attended Unity Church of Boulder and loved the message, the principles and the movement. After moving to the Triangle it took us about a year before we started attending UCR regularly (right around the time Reverend Deborah joined us). We definitely have found our spiritual home at UCR, and offer our time, talents and treasure, accordingly.
At UCR I help run the sound booth and serve as an usher, both of which I am enjoying immensely. Suzanne is active in teaching with the Youth Program. We enjoy participating in the various activities and classes sponsored by UCR.
I’m excited about the prospect of becoming a Board member at UCR for a number of reasons, but primarily for the opportunity to develop a closer relationship with the members of UCR as we create a New Story together!
Secretary
Susan Smith
I was first introduced to Unity by a friend and was immediately drawn to the somplicity, yet richness of the principles. Unity has had a profound impact on my life and has shaped the way I see people and the world around me. I've been attending the Unity Church of Raleigh since 1991 when we were known as "the little purple church." I thoroughly enjoy my service to Unity on the Usher Team and find my Sundays are more complete when I open the doors to greet our members and guests. Professionally, I serve through my work as a pediatric psychologist, assisting children with developmental disabilities. I was lead to my career by Spirit and feel blessed to enjoy what I do. I enjoy all of my life and am particularly fulfiled by the great outdoors, family, friends, cooking, and my lively pup, Abby. I am also a sporths enthusiast who enjoys waterskiing, biking, and running. Being an alumnae from the University of North Carolina, I am a avid and true ble Tar Heel fan!
Board Members
Gay E. Bulterman
I first attended Unity Church in 1996 and became a member the following
year. Unity principles are a profound part of my life. I am a greeter and usher and receive
great joy in welcoming attendees to our church community. For many years I resided in several
countries in Europe and Latin America. Getting to know people of different cultures and
beliefs has taught me that we humans have much in common: we are all children of the same
creator. At present I am a real estate broker working in a community of new homes in Davis
Park in the Research Triangle.
Tim Crosby
Tim and his wife Roberta have been devoted members of UCR for the past 1 1/2 years. They are parents of two children. Andrea who is 27 and Dylan who is 22. They regularly attend the 9:00 AM service and take part in numerous classes and UCR events. They reside in North Raleigh and have been in Raleigh for the past six years.
Tim is a registered Architect & Planner and a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker. Tim is principal and Senior Director of Architecture and Planning with O'Neal, Inc., a 500 person Planning, Design and Construction firm with offices in Raleigh, Greenville and Charleston South Carolina, Atlanta, St. Louis and Baltimore, Maryland. Tim is also a broker with American Dream Properties, a real estate firm in Creedmoor, NC. Tim went to undergraduate and graduate school at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC where he received Masters Degrees in Architecture and City and Regional Planning in 1978. Tim is a licensed North Carolina Real estate broker and member of the North Carolina Board of Realtors.
Tim is a committed community volunteer, most recently serving as President of the Board of the American Institute of Architects and President of the Board of the Coordinating Council for Senior Citizens in Durham, NC. Tim believes that service to his profession and community is an integral part of being part of the human community.
Tim and Roberta love the outdoors and spend as much as time possible traveling the state of North Carolina and enjoying all that nature has to offer.
Tim and Roberta love the Unity Church of Raleigh. It has become their spiritual home. Most of all they love the fellowship and non judgmental friendship they have received at UCR. Unity Church of Raleigh has become the foundation for their spiritual journey and the bedrock of their faith.
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