“In the Spotlight”. . . Meet Barbara Taylor
-submitted by Jan Crane

Barbara Taylor has attended First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake for years and years. Her initial involvement was with the women’s spiritual group and she remembers inviting Tom to attend one of their meetings back when Tom was interviewing for the ministry job, thirty years ago. She has attended Flo's (Wineriter) Small Group Ministry for many years and continues to participate in that program, as well as being active with the Social Justice Committee. Her focus at the present time is the UU resolution supporting the Palestinians by divesting of American corporations who are making a profit in the Israeli occupation. She would like to attend the General Assembly where the resolution will be voted on and hopes to share her experience with the congregation. Barbara is married to David Holbrook, and between them they have seven children. Trained as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Barbara is now retired and teaches a watercolor class at Fort Douglas for the U’s OSHER program (continuing education for senior adults, check it out at www.osher.utah.ed).

“Make the most of each day” is a motto that guides Barbara’s life. She has made many friends at the church over the years and enjoys her association with First Church- and decided to make that association official by formally ‘signing the book.’ She pledges because she appreciates all the church does, and especially that is supports causes that she also believes in.