Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos (she/hers) has joyfully served as the Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick since 2022. She is a preacher, activist, writer, singer, educator, fundraiser, and administrator with a passion for engaging others who are committed to spiritual growth, inclusive community, and social justice.
Rev. Amos was originally ordained in 2002 by the Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) where she served in pastoral ministry and denominational leadership for 20 years. She was the denominational leader responsible for finance, fundraising & development, communications, IT, and the creation of resources for ministers and congregations. Kharma also served as the half-time contract minister for the Unitarian Universalists of Central Delaware.
Rev. Dr. Amos received a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Oregon (1998), a Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary (2002), and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Episcopal Divinity School (2008). She served on the Board of Trustees of Lancaster Theological Seminary for several years, and is committed to lifelong learning.
Kharma was born in Springfield, Missouri (USA) and has lived and worked professionally in Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida, and Delaware (USA). She currently lives in Lisbon, Maine with her wife, the Rev. Diane Fisher, a proud Canadian who retired after a 30 year career in ministry. They make their home with three wise cats and two dogs.