The Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that it has signed a two-year contract with Rev. Bill Lyon to serve as its full-time minister starting September 1, 2025. After one year, the Board may pursue an extension of the contract or recommend that the congregation call him to settled ministry.
Rev. Bill was recently ordained by Heritage along with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington. Bill served that congregation for two years as its ministerial intern under the supervision of Rev. Dr. Brian Chenowith.
In January of this year, the Ministerial Fellowship Committee of the UUA granted Bill “Preliminary Fellowship.” He received his Master of Divinity degree from Meadville Lombard Theological School in May 2024. Bill also holds a Master of Science in Financial Services degree from The American College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from The Ohio State University.
Before shifting his career toward religious leadership, Bill led The Lyon Group – a holistic financial advisory practice – for nearly four decades. He lives in Anderson Township with his wife Barb Lyon where they and their adult children (Frank and Grant) have been active members of the Heritage community.
The HUUC Board of Trustees and the Ministerial Transition Team congratulate Rev. Bill Lyon on his appointment to his new position within our community and we look forward to our future together.
HUUC Board of Trustees: Jaime Castle – President, Susan Conley – Vice President, Rebecca Pace – Treasurer, Luke Walczewski – Secretary, Antonio Ciolino, Garry Wilson, and Roger Miller
Ministerial Transition Team: Garry Wilson, Jaime Castle, Bob Lamb, Louise Lawarre, Les Tacy, Mimi Sinclair, and Katie Kpaeyeh.
Image source: Lisa Sullivan used with permission