Rev. Tara (they/them pronouns) joined A2U2 in August 2022 and serves as our Developmental Minister. Rev. Tara grew up in the greater Portland area and attended Bates College where they received a BA in Sociology. Tara also holds a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School, a Diploma in Congregational Leadership from Andover Newton Seminary, and a Certificate in Transitional Ministry from the Interim Ministry Network. Before joining us at A2U2, Rev. Tara worked in homeless youth services, taught yoga, and served as Associate for Community Formation at Andover Newton and Assistant Minister at the Eliot Church. They live in Portland and spend their free time running, kayaking, and volunteering with kids and horses at Riding to the Top.