Julia Corbett-Hemeyer became our Community Minister in 2011. She celebrated her Unitarian Universalist ordination on April 16, 2023 at this church, and her title was changed to the more accurate "Chaplain." A graduate of The Ohio State University, the Methodist Theological School in Ohio and Vanderbilt University, she was ordained as an interfaith minister after retiring from 24 years of teaching world religions and religion in the United States at Ball State University. A self-described "Unitarian Universalist/Buddhist/religious humanist mutt," she now focuses her skills and interests on pastoral ministry. Julia is a spiritual mentor/advisor in private practice, a part-time hospital chaplain, a meditation teacher and an author. She consults and officiates for weddings, commitment ceremonies and other rituals and celebrations, and serves as a pulpit supply minister and guest speaker. She is the founder of Many Paths Interfaith Ministries, endorsed by the UU Society for Community Ministries. Her avocational interests include reading, hiking, travel, crossword puzzles, and physical fitness. Following the death of her late husband Mike Corbett, Julia married Tom Hemeyer, who teaches Audiology at BSU. Between them they have two daughters, two sons, two grandchildren, and assorted animals. Julia can be contacted by telephone at (765) 284-6936, or via e-mail at julia@uuchurchmuncie.org. You may also speak with her before or after church service. Rev. Julia’s Sermons- Archives Rev. Julia’s Newsletter Articles - Archives

Christie joined the UUCM staff in September 1998, after seven years as a stay-at-home mom. She thought it would be a transitional job, but fell in love with this church community. A Muncie resident for most of her life, she loves living within an hour of all her immediate family, including her young adult daughters Molly and Laura.  She especially enjoys live music, photography, and spending time outdoors. E-mail: christie@uuchurchmuncie.org

Jim has been with the UU Church of Muncie since 2002, first as pianist for the choir, then gradually taking on additional responsibilities. He provides music for our services and conducts our 45-member choir. Jim is a tenured professor in the School of Music at Ball State, where he teaches piano. In his spare time—what spare time?—he enjoys traveling and working on his old house. E-mail: jim@uuchurchmuncie.org