2016
Please accept this letter on behalf of the Reverend Audette Fulbright who I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with for over five years. Soon after she moved to Cheyenne, Reverend Fulbright reached out to me while I was serving as both the minister to the Unitarian Universalist church of Casper, Wyoming and as the Staff Chaplain for the state penitentiary for women. Through the years, she and I have had many opportunities for collegiality and friendship.
Because of the long distances between six of the UU churches in Wyoming and Northern Colorado, Reverend Fulbright has faithfully hosted the monthly meetings of these ministers. Reverend Fulbright’s leadership in this endeavor has not only brought stability and consistency to the group, it has shaped this meeting into a time of high quality and worth. Personally, the professional expertise, insights, and creativity Reverend Fulbright has shared with me have been invaluable.
Wyoming is unique in that many of us who are theologically liberal are challenged by living and working in such a politically conservative state. I am proud to say, Reverend Fulbright is recognized around all of Wyoming as an articulate, passionate, and devoted public advocate for the values and principles which, not only inform Unitarian Universalism, are universal to the struggle for justice. Her public advocacy has contributed to the success of Wyoming’s marriage equality effort as well as the many local endeavors in which the Cheyenne UU church is involved.
Reverend Fulbright has made the 370-mile round-trip to Casper in order to conduct a very well-received Sunday service and, most recently, she facilitated our board’s leadership retreat. Not only does she bring an in-depth and up-to- date understanding of congregational polity and best practices, her facilitation skills are a natural and seamless extension of her ministerial gifts. Her professional expertise and love of Unitarian Universalism were two timely and essential gifts she brought to our church. On so many levels, Reverend Fulbright has made a significant and lasting contribution to the future success of the UU Community of Casper.
I am honored to recommend the Reverend Audette Fulbright for any professional position for which she may be considered. She is a vibrant, devoted, and gifted person whose contribution to any community of which she is a part will be significant and filled with value.
Sincerely,
The Reverend Leslie Kee
UUCommunity of Casper