Who We Are

As "Worship Weaver Coordinator"  Bob leads our team of members who plan worship services and serve as worship associates on Sunday mornings. Bob holds a Master of Divinity degree from Wesley Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Oregon. Since 2015, he has provided pulpit supply for UU and liberal Presbyterian churches in the Maryland/DC/Northern Virginia area. Bob served as a community minister through Justice Jobs of Maryland, a free employment office for people experiencing barriers to employment, in Frederick, MD from 2018 to 2023. Now retired and happy about that, Bob and his wife Connie live near Conway, SC.

Carli was born and raised in Connecticut. She moved to the Myrtle Beach area after vacationing there for 40 years. She lives with her husband, Matt and their 4 cats, which are probably their only chance at having grandchildren. Their daughter, Alyssa and son-in-law, Rob live in Connecticut. She has been in the optical field for more than 38 years and works in the Optical Shop at the VA in Myrtle Beach. She is currently the president of the Board of Trustees at ASWUU. She was the Worship Weaver Coordinator for 6 years previous to that.  Carli volunteers with the South Carolina Unitarian Universalist Justice Alliance, the Interfaith Partners of South Carolina, the South Carolina Association of Opticians and the Mythical and Medieval Renaissance Festival.

With a strong background in science and rationalism, Jim became disillusioned with organized religion at an early age.  After many years of searching and trying out various religious doctrines, he found the openness and acceptance he was looking for in Unitarian Universalism in 2022.  He joined the church and has been a staunch supporter ever since.  Jim is a retired Army officer and currently works for the State of South Carolina in the field of Emergency Management.  He is an avid player of trivia games and TTRPG’s and fascinated by science and history.  He loves soft jazz and is a strong supporter of live theater. 

Barb Landrum started at ASWUU in 2004 as a snowbird. She became a full-time member in 2008 when she and her husband Larry moved to Myrtle Beach as year-round residents. Larry went on to become the president of the congregation from 2010 to 2013. Barb is currently serving as church secretary. Her favorite part about serving the congregation is organizing events, fundraisers, parties, and picnics. She is an active part of the women’s group. This community provides a warm and loving social net work. As a mother of three, grandmother of three, And a great grandmother of a little girl, she loves spending time with family and inviting them to the beach!

Frank Arico has been a practicing member of the Unitarian Universalists since 2011. Frank grew up in Southern New Jersey and has been living in Myrtle Beach since 20220. He has served on various UU church committees and maintains the website for the church.   He is an amateur musician and works in the software industry.