The Rev. Dena McPhetres

Responsibilities

As Associate Minister, Dena has four areas of focus: Adult Spiritual Development, Pastoral Care, Small Groups and Summer Services. She also shares responsibility with our Senior Minister for worship, preaching, crisis pastoral counseling and rites of passage.

Background

Dena became our Associate Minister in August 2009, after serving Unitarian Universalist congregations in Oregon, Minnesota and New Hampshire. Born and raised near the mythical town of Lake Wobegone, Minnesota, she is thrilled to be back in the Midwest. Dena received her Bachelor of Arts degree in women’s studies from the University of Minnesota, and her Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. The White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota ordained Dena in 1997. Dena’s hobbies include gardening, knitting and enjoying life with her vivacious cat Callie.