“I value his direct speech as much as I value how much he loves Unitarian Universalism-not just the faith as it was and is, but the faith as it could be. His petition for election to the UUA Board is another example of Larry's lifelong commitment to our movement.”

Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt

President Emeritus, Starr King School for the Ministry

Former UUA Trustee

UU Award for Distinguished Service to the Cause of Unitarian Universalism

“Larry is a kind, caring, and deeply thoughtful leader who approaches both people and challenges with warmth and respect. He has a clear-eyed ability to see the path forward—honoring past lessons without becoming stuck in the past—and brings a hopeful, forward-looking perspective to complex questions.”

Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter

Senior Minister at First Unitarian Church of Dallas

Author of the book, Faith for the Unbeliever, published by Skinner House Books in 2017.

Past Board Chair, Starr King School for the Ministry

Former President, Senior Ministers of Large UU Congregations

“I cannot imagine a candidate that is more qualified or, frankly, more needed in these turbulent times. His devotion to our faith spans a lifetime as does his leadership in our movement and beyond.  As Meadville Lombard board chair, his ability to elicit, encourage and manage crucial conversations among accomplished and, sometimes, difficult board members was a master class in leadership.”

Rev. Lyssa Jenkens, PhD,

Past Board Chair, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee

Past Trustee, Meadville Lombard Theological School

Past Chair, First Unitarian Church of Dallas

“As the UUA navigates restructuring and imagines a bold future, Larry Ladd’s presence on the UUA Board of Trustees would create important connective tissue between Unitarian Universalism’s historical arc and the visionary future we not only yearn for but need.  His commitment to healthy, collaborative governance, his financial acumen, and his commitment to an anti-racist, pluralistic UU movement are deep and meaningful.  I have no hesitation in supporting Larry Ladd and encourage other UUs to lend Larry their vote.  He will do us proud on the UUA Board.”

Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti

Senior Minister, First UU Congregation of Ann Arbor, Michigan

Past Trustee, UUA Board of Trustees

Past President, Diverse and Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries (DRUUMM)

“I have known about Larry Ladd for three decades.  It seems like Larry has aways been serving the UUA. And yet Larry is not an Institutionalist.  He embraces change and innovation.  Larry pays attention to the younger generations of Unitarian Universalists and can truly be a bridge,”

Rev. Dr. Kristen L. Harper

Minister, Unitarian Church of Barnstable MA

Author of "The Darkness Divine: A Loving Challenge to My UU Faith"

Past Member, UUA Ministerial Fellowship Committee

“Larry Ladd has well-earned experience and deep passion for Unitarian Universalism.  He cares deeply about people and institutions.  He has grown with the UU movement through the decades and the changes.  His evolution as a leader parallels remarkably with the various transformations of this faith.  Having people like Larry in leadership is a gift to the past, present and future.  He embodies a genealogy of love and leadership across the generations.”  

Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar

Senior Minister, All Souls Unitarian Church of Tulsa

“I first met Larry in 1998 at General Assembly. Since then I have known Larry for his fiscal acumen and for his relentless advocacy to ensure that historically marginalized voices are at the table and heard. He intimately understands each volunteer role within the Association. He represents both the heart and soul of Unitarian Universalism, and ensures that the voices of others are lifted up and heard.  He will continue to do this as a UUA Trustee.”

James Coomes

Past President, Neighborhood Church of Pasadena

Past Member, Nominating Committee

Past Steering Committee, DRUUMM

Member, UUA Family Matters Task Force and Youth Advisor Task Force

“Larry is a booster in the truest sense, someone who brings both enthusiasm and substance to everything he does on behalf of Unitarian Universalism.  He knows how congregations work from the inside out. His connection to Unitarian Universalism reaches back to his youth, giving him a generational perspective that is invaluable at this particular moment in our common life.”

Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk

Schulman Chair of UU History, Meadville Lombard Theological School

Program Minister, All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa OK

“I admired Larry's steady leadership long before I got to work with him directly. We served on a task force together that required intense work and many interviews over a number of months together. I witnessed,, up close, Larry's ability to deeply listen, to be a considerate thought partner, and to parse out complex narratives. It was a challenging assignment and Larry's presence helped make it a meaningful and even enjoyable time. I'm grateful for his passion and care for both our religious movement and for the people that are part of it.”

Rev. Emily Gage

Associate Minister, Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation Oak Park, IL

Chair, UUA Religious Education Credentialing Committee

Past Member, UUA Ministerial Fellowship Committee

“Over the years, I’ve come to know Larry as someone who shows up with integrity, thoughtfulness, and a deep commitment to our Unitarian Universalist faith. His leadership is grounded not in title, but in care for our communities, our values, and the work we are called to do together.

Larry is a trusted and important voice in our faith. He listens well, leads with humility, and brings clarity and purpose to the challenges before us. I have every confidence that he will continue to serve our Association with wisdom and vision.”

Rev. Sherman Z. Logan, Jr

Senior Minister , First Unitarian Universalist Church, Richmond

Past Trustee UUA Board of Trustees

“I first got to know Larry when Laurel Hallman, his soon-to-be wife, was running for UUA President. Larry was ever present, supportive, involved and stayed out of the limelight. Later, when Larry served on the UUA board through a turbulent period, I appreciated his steadfastness, his deep knowledge of the UUA as an institution, his financial expertise and the fact that he was always prepared for board meetings. Most recently, I was impressed with Larry’s leadership in the ByLaws Renewal Team.  He has been showing up in UU leadership since he was a youth, and he has so much to offer. I am honored to support his candidacy for the UUA Board.”

Rev. Sarah Lammert

Past UUA Director of Ministries and Faith Development

Trustee, Starr King School for the Ministry

“I trust Larry’s expertise, his deep commitment to our congregations and ministers, and the depth of his experience as a Unitarian Universalist leader. His vision of a vibrant Unitarian Universalism with strong congregations is based on his own faith, justice work and leadership at the denominational and congregational level. I’m grateful for his willingness to serve.”

Rev. Sarah Stewart

Senior Minister, First Unitarian Church of Worcester

Former Chair of the Finance Committee of the UUA Board of Trustees

“I hope the Association sees Larry’s offer for the gift it is.

 Larry and I met at the 2006 General Assembly after I had been called to serve as UUA Treasurer, and he generously offered to be a resource to me. In the years that followed I reached out to him many times for his counsel, and I very much appreciated the advice he provided.

Larry can be a resource to the board now, especially as it embarks on a thorough review and revision of our governance. That’s challenging work that demands both a broad view and myopic focus. That’s what he does so well.

Larry brings to the board his professional experience: serving as director of budget and financial planning at Harvard University, consulting on governance matters to numerous nonprofit organizations as a partner at Grant Thornton, and now consulting to colleges and universities through the AGB Group on board governance, strategic planning, budgeting and financial planning.

Tim Brennan

Past Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the UUA 2006 – 2019

Past Board Member, Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility

“This moment in time needs a collaboration of thoughtful, kind and wise leaders who hold institutional memory and care for the future.  Larry is one of those leaders who has demonstrated time and again over the years his love and dedication to Unitarian Universalism. I have been appreciative of Larry's support of LREDA and of the work needed to move our institutions forward.

The UUA Board will be enriched with Larry as a member. I enthusiastically support his candidacy and am excited to vote for him.”

Aisha Hauser, MSW CRE-ML

Co-Lead of the Lead Ministry Team of the Church of the Larger Fellowship

Past President of the Liberal Religious Educators Association

Past UUA Nominating Committee Chair