“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)

“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