Rev. Amy Kindred

Developmental Minister

Rev. Amy Kindred arrived in September, 2022 to serve, with friends and members, the mission and vision of the Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater. Reverend Amy, as she is known in the community, graduated in 2005 with two higher education degrees. She has a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theological Studies, with research in art and religion. 

 

Ordained in 2008 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie, Indiana, this is Reverend Amy's 15th year of Unitarian Universalist ministry. She acquired full fellowship status in 2011 and is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Ministers' Association. She has served with congregations in the Midwest and Southern regions.

 

Before entering the field of full-time ministry, Rev. Amy taught art for 12 years, was director of the Hoosier Salon, an Indiana not-for-profit statewide arts organization for 2 years, was director of an art center in Zionsville, Indiana for 4 years, and worked for Scholastic Publishing Company for 3 years. Her earlier education experiences include studies in Floral Design, Horticulture, Elementary Education, and masters level work in Fine Art.

 

Reverend Amy has the 200-level certification for teaching Hatha yoga, recently completed coursework for counseling using Eco-therapy best practices techniques, and is currently participating in advanced training to work with congregations in transition.

 

Married, a stepmother to two grown children, one step-grandchild, and a Mom to a young man who lives in Columbus, Ohio, Reverend Amy finds fulfillment in writing, making art, reading, and laughter. Although a former runner who completed the Honolulu Marathon in 1995, Rev. Amy is finding that a life of walking meditation is much more rewarding!

 

Her office hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can email her at minister@uuc.org to set up an appointment.