The Reverend Amy Kindred is a Unitarian Universalist ordained minister with experience spanning more than a decade. She served Unitarian Universalism in congregations in Terre Haute, Indiana, Savannah, Georgia and Port Charlotte, Florida. "Reverend Amy" began full-time ministry with Friendship Fellowship at Pineda in November, 2018. She resigned her position here effective August 16 and will begin her ministerial work at Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater on September 1.
"The world needs Unitarian Universalism now more than ever. Through our actions and words, we aspire to live our seven principles thereby transforming ourselves and others. Holding each other accountable in a community of love, forgiveness and support, we forge the future by honoring the Unitarian Universalist prophets of the past. I cherish the opportunity to walk with others who have made a commitment to help heal a hurting and unjust world."
"The world needs Unitarian Universalism now more than ever. Through our actions and words, we aspire to live our seven principles thereby transforming ourselves and others. Holding each other accountable in a community of love, forgiveness and support, we forge the future by honoring the Unitarian Universalist prophets of the past. I cherish the opportunity to walk with others who have made a commitment to help heal a hurting and unjust world."
Rev. Amy was ordained in 2008 and holds an impressive list of wide-ranging degrees to include: Masters of Divinity, Masters of Theological Studies with a minor in the Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and an Associate’s degree in Horticulture.
Before her call to ministry, Rev. Amy taught art at the elementary school level both in Indiana and Florida and was the director of an art center in Indiana with a wide range of responsibilities. And, impressively, for a short while owned a technology consulting business.
Social Justice issues, being involved in community outreach, working with children and of course, meaningful Sunday services are very important to Rev. Amy as they are to our members.
Rev. Amy has a son, Blake and a stepson, Jamie and stepdaughter, Rebecca. Her other interests, when time permits, are walking (and sometimes running), cooking (vegetarian primarily), yoga (she’s a certified instructor), poetry and doing her art.
Following Rev. Amy’s first service on Nov. 4th, members and guests of Friendship Fellowship welcomed her and her husband, Phil, with a luncheon for all.
Before her call to ministry, Rev. Amy taught art at the elementary school level both in Indiana and Florida and was the director of an art center in Indiana with a wide range of responsibilities. And, impressively, for a short while owned a technology consulting business.
Social Justice issues, being involved in community outreach, working with children and of course, meaningful Sunday services are very important to Rev. Amy as they are to our members.
Rev. Amy has a son, Blake and a stepson, Jamie and stepdaughter, Rebecca. Her other interests, when time permits, are walking (and sometimes running), cooking (vegetarian primarily), yoga (she’s a certified instructor), poetry and doing her art.
Following Rev. Amy’s first service on Nov. 4th, members and guests of Friendship Fellowship welcomed her and her husband, Phil, with a luncheon for all.
Rev. Amy Kindred and her husband, Phil Brown, at our recent welcome luncheon
Shared Ministry Celebration March 10
On March 10th, 2018, a unique celebration was held at Friendship Fellowship at Pineda. Reverend Amy was formally recognized by people of different faiths and our own Fellowship as we embarked on a “shared ministry”.
We worked together, we share together, we are united in our faith, in our principles and in our fellowship. Rev. Amy led our Fellowship as a community to improve, reach out, maintain, spread the 7-principles we hold dear and continue in the larger traditions of our faith.
Congratulations to Rev. Amy and to the Fellowship for making this day a momentous event. Featured here were leaders from four faiths whom we thank for their participation in a ceremony so important to our Fellowship.