Rev. Paul R. Beedle
Send me a note on e-mail: paulbeedle@me.com
Degree Programs
Union Theological Seminary (New York, NY) Master of Divinity, May 1998
Washington University (St. Louis, MO) Master of Business Administration, May 1985
Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) Bachelor of Arts, Economics, May 1983
Ongoing Conferences and Meetings
Malibu Study Group (Malibu CA, annually in March, 2002- )
Southwest UU Conference Fall Leadership conference (2005, 2007)
Unitarian Universalist Association General Assemblies: (1993-1994, 1996-2001, 2004-2009)
UUA District Annual Meetings: (UU District of Metropolitan New York, 1991-1995; Ohio-Meadville District, 1998; Pacific Central District, 2000; Pacific Southwest District, 2001-2004; Southwest UU Conference, 2006-2008, )
Workshops and Conferences
Alban Institute Webinar on Congregational Renewal (online, August 27, 2009)
UUA Seminar on Adaptive Leadership (Boston MA, August 2009)
UUA Conference on Contemporary Worship (San Diego CA, February 2007)
Texas Children's Hospital Clergy Symposium: "Experience the Journey: Co-Pilots Chart the Passage" James Brooks, Bebe Guill (Houston TX, November 2005)
Claremont School of Theology Convocation: “Congregational Leadership” (Claremont CA, October 2002)
Sharp HospiceCare Seminar: “Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Death, Dying and Mourning,” Alan Wolfelt (San Diego CA, September 2002)
Alban Institute Seminar: “The Inviting Church: Ministering to New Members,” Roy Oswald (Detroit MI, May 2002)
UUA Pacific Southwest District District ConsultantsWorkshop (Studio City CA, April 2002)
Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association Convocation (Birmingham AL, March 2002)
Refugio Study Retreat (Santa Barbara CA, annually in November, 2002-2004)
Missouri Dental Association Workshop: “Policy Governance,” Miriam Carver (St. Louis MO, June 2001)
Unitarian Universalist District of Metropolitan New York:
Safe and Sacred Congregations: Issues of Power, Boundaries and Relationships (Princeton NJ, February 1995; Marie Fortune materials)
About Your Sexuality Leader Training (Blue Point NY, April 1995)
Renaissance Modules:
“Multiculturalism” (Long Beach CA, August 2000)
“UU Philosophy of Religious Education” (Grand Haven MI, January 1997)
“UU Identity” (Princeton NJ, November 1996)
“Worship for All Ages” (Princeton NJ, November 1995)
“Ministry With Youth” (Harrisburg PA, March 1995)
Adult Faith Resources:
“Mapping Adult Faith Journeys” (Phoenix AZ, June 30 - July 3 1997)
Union Theological Seminary, NY:
Diversity Education Workshop (October 1995)
Conflict Management Workshop (October 1995)
Primary
Henry David Thoreau Unitarian Universalist Congregation (Stafford TX)
Minister (August 2005 - )
Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation (Goleta CA)
Interim Minister (August 2004 - July 2005)
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church (Pasadena CA)
Interim Associate Minister (August 2003 - July 2004)
Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside (Riverside CA)
Minister (September 2000 – December 2002)
Unitarian Universalist Community Church (Sacramento CA)
Interim Minister (September 1999 – August 2000)
Caritas Healthcare Partnership (Cleveland, OH)
Chaplain Resident (September 1998 – August 1999)
West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church (Rocky River, OH)
Intern Minister (September 1997 – July 1998)
Union Theological Seminary (New York, NY)
Burke Library, Circulation Desk (June 1995 – May 1997)
Coopers & Lybrand, LLP, National MIS (Floral Park, NY)
Network Documentation Team (February 1994 – August 1994)
Computer Operator (August 1993 – February 1994)
Marine Midland Bank
GTS Datacenter (Farmingdale, NY)
Computer Operator and Administrative Assistant (March 1989 – April 1993)
Retail Operations (Melville, NY)
Proof & Transit Operator (June 1987 – March 1989)
The Sea Cliff Chamber Players (Sea Cliff, NY)
Administrator (April 1986 – April 1987)
Consulting
UUA Pacific Southwest District Consulting Team (2001-2005)
Publications