Spotlight on our Speakers

Our contracted Minister, Rev. Diane Diachishin graduated and was ordained by All Faiths Seminary in NYC in 2022. She taught music for 30+ years in private and public-school systems. She has been an active member of the UUCRT for 25 years, wearing many hats. Diane has been Chair of Pastoral Care, served as VP and Secretary to the Board, and Chair of Sunday Service Ministry.

She facilitated the study and practice of Compassionate Communication for several years and currently facilitates the monthly Soul Matters group. Diane considers herself a life-long Unitarian. From the age of four, summer vacations were spent with her family and her Star Island community, at an ongoing retreat for UU’s of all ages, which still continues to be a source of renewal and inspiration for her. Diane is passionate about her family, playing music, hiking, and travel.

Bridget Morrey is currently a UUCRT friend, member of the Welcoming Ministry and Safety Committee and future member of UUCRT.

Dahlia Bartz Cabe is a sacred singer-songwriter, a meditation counselor, and a certified leader of the Dances of Universal Peace. Dahlia has been a meditation counselor for more than forty years creating workshops, classes, and private session work that fosters greater ease and connection with oneself and to the whole. She regularly leads Dances of Universal Peace and does a monthly ‘Nature Meditation and Sacred Chant’ on Zoom. www.dragonfly-moon.com

Lorna Steele is a member of the First Unitarian Church of Providence, Rhode Island. Her sermon won the UU Animal Ministry’s Albert Schweitzer award in 2023-2024. The Albert Schweitzer award is given out for delivering the best sermon on topics such as our responsibilities to other animals, or the implications of the updated UU “Interdependence” value and covenant statement.