Our Minister

Rev. Madeline (Lyn) Oglesby, Ph.D.

Reverend Lyn Oglesby's enthusiasm for the Unitarian Universalist movement and opportunities to share that faith with others inspired her interest in ministry with the UUCD congregation.  Rev. Lyn is highly motivated to collaborate with UUCD to provide inspiring services, increase membership, expand religious education, enhance stewardship opportunities and to work for social justice.  Rev. Lyn is committed to working with us to build a community of love and respect, a community that can be a model and inspiration for others.

Reverend Lyn Oglesby moved to Washington, DC in 1956 to work for Lyndon Johnson -- determined to save the world!  She worked in politics and government, living in Japan, India and Nepal as the spouse of a Foreign Service Officer.  She earned a masters, a PH.D., served a year as an RE director, and worked on her own as an independent consultant before studying to become a Unitarian Universalist minister.

A 2005 graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, Rev. Lyn interned in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and served as minister at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church in Shreveport.  There, she and the congregation worked hard in Katrina relief for evacuees, and advocated for justice for the "Jena Six" African American youths who were shamefully over-prosecuted by Louisiana's racist judicial system.

This past year Rev. Lyn has served the first Unitarian Church of Baltimore as their Interim Minister.

Rev. Lyn is thrilled and excited to be moving to the Dover area and getting to know all of us.  She looks forward to offering spiritual leadership, stimulating Sunday services, pastoral counseling, hope and encouragement as we share our faith and continue to grow.

Office Hours for Rev. Lyn: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. A call ahead would be appreciated. Other days, including evenings, by appointment. Office: 302-233-7754.

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