William G. Sinkford
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| William G. Sinkford | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1946 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Residence | Portland, Oregon |
| Occupation | President, Unitarian Universalist Association |
| Title | Reverend |
| Predecessor | Rev. John A. Buehrens |
| Successor | Rev. Peter Morales |
| Religion | Unitarian Universalism |
| Spouse | Maria |
| Children | Bill and Danielle |
| Website | |
| UUA President's pages | |
The Rev. William G. Sinkford (b. 1946 in San Francisco) was elected the seventh president of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations in 2001.[1] Sinkford was elected to his second and final term as president in 2005. His installation as president made him the first African American to lead the organization.[2] He was succeeded in 2009 by the Rev. Peter Morales.[3] Sinkford currently serves as the primary minister for the First Unitarian Church in Portland, Oregon.
[edit] Education
Sinkford attended Harvard University, from which he graduated cum laude in 1968. In 1995, Sinkford received his M.Div. from Starr King School for the Ministry.[1]
In 2002, Tufts University awarded Sinkford the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b http://www.uua.org/administration/wsbio.html "Biographical sketch: The Reverend William G. Sinkford"
- ^ http://www.uua.org/ga/ga01/elections.html "William G. Sinkford Elected as Seventh President of Unitarian Universalist Association - First African American to Lead Historically White Denomination"
- ^ http://www.uua.org/news/newssubmissions/144235.shtml
- ^ Tufts E-News - Katherine Haley Will's Honorary Degree
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