Foothills Unitarian Church leaders are a diverse mix of people with various specialties and backgrounds. The church office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The general church email is uuinfo@foothillsuu.org. The church office phone number is 970-493-5906. An answering machine has pre-recorded information and allows you to leave voice mail messages for the Office Staff as well as private messages for the Minister, Adult Enrichment Coordinator, Children's Program Coordinator, and Youth Program Coordinator.
Rev. Marc Salkin, D. Min.
Parish Minister
Marc Salkin received his B.A. from the University of Missouri at Kansas City and his Master of Theological Studies/Doctor of Ministry from Meadville/Lombard Theological School, which is affiliated with the University of Chicago.
Upon graduation from seminary, Marc was called as the spiritual leader of the Unitarian Association in Mexico City, where he served for two years. In 1975, Marc went to the San Diego UU Church, where he served with the Rev. John Clark this large and growing congregation.
In 1978, Marc was called to serve the historic church of Watertown, Massachusetts, which was founded in 1630. During his tenure in Watertown, Marc led the church in celebrating its 350th anniversary. Marc served the Watertown church for 13 years before his call to Fort Collins.
In 1991, Marc was called to serve the Foothills Unitarian Church. Marc’s leadership and gentle style of ministry is an integral component to the growth of the Foothills Church, and his warm and supportive nature, not to mention his great sense of humor, are hallmarks of his ministry with us.
Office Phone: 970-493-5906
E-Mail: msalkin5@hotmail.com
Eleanor VanDeusen
Director of Religious Education for Children and Youth
Eleanor VanDeusen – Is a lifelong UU who grew up in Grand Junction Colorado. She is a graduate of CU Boulder and has extensive experience working with children and parents in the arts as well as the church setting. This is her tenth year at Foothills Unitarian Church and she enjoys working to provide a welcoming place for families, children and youth to grow and develop their personal faith and religious community.
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. M, W, F and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
Office Phone: 970-493-5906
E-Mail: eleanorv@foothillsuu.org
Vicki Siska
Director of Adult Enrichment
Vicki has been a Unitarian Universalist since finding the UU faith and the San Diego church in 1970. Her involvement in the San Diego church included serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees and President of the Church, and she still holds the distinction of being the youngest person to hold this position. Vicki also served on the UU board of the Pacific Southwest District, and was a founding member of the Leadership Development Committee.
Vicki moved to Watertown, Massachusetts in 1978, where she attended the University of Massachusetts. She graduated summa cum laude in 1981, with a degree in English and Sociology, and a Concentration in Religion. She also earned a certificate for teaching English and Social Studies at the secondary level.
Vicki was hired as Coordinator of the Adult Enrichment Program at Foothills UU church in 1999 and is excited by the interesting and informative nature of the program, and its potential for creating community while deepening our spiritual development.
Office Phone: 970-493-5906
E-Mail: vsiska27@hotmail.com
Ryan Marvel
Music Director
Ryan Marvel joined our staff in January 2006. Previously, he was on staff for 7 years with Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Chandler, AZ as pianist and musical arranger. Ryan believes in the transformative power of music, respecting the ability for it to touch and be within us all. He feels that we are in the midst of an exciting musical journey in our UU faith and looks forward to the possibilities that lay ahead.
Ryan performs around the Front Range as a professional pianist. He also is an arranger, composer and conductor. Ryan teaches private lessons from his home, and co-directs a welcoming and member-driven community chorus. In his spare time, he loves to be outdoors hiking, biking, skiing and camping. Passions include music, wolves, nature and family. Indulgences? Coffee, chocolate and red wine.
Ryan’s true love is daughter Elena Rose, affectionately called “Lanie”.
E-Mail: ryan@ryanmarvel.com
Phone: 970-493-5906
Ann Schnaidt
Associate Pianist
We have enjoyed Ann Schnaidt as a pianist for years at Foothills Unitarian Church.
Office Phone: 970-493-5906
E-Mail: uuinfo@foothillsuu.org
Sharon Docherty
RE Music Assistant
E-Mail:
Firesoul@mac.com
Amber Lamb
FUYAG Coordinator
Foothills Unitarian Young Adult Group
E-Mail: aglamb@yahoo.com
Allison Fink
Youth Coordinator
Office Phone:
970-402-7297
E-Mail: Allison@foothillsuu.org
Carolyn Myers
Office Administrator
Office Phone: 970-493-5906
E-Mail: Carolyn@foothillsuu.org
Kathryn Huckins
Office Assistant
Office Phone: 970-493-5906
E-Mail: Kathryn@foothillsuu.org
Eve Enright
Bookkeeper & RE Assistant
E-Mail:
bookkeeper@foothillsuu.org