Rev. Chris Rothbauer

Rev. Chris (they/them) began their ministry at Horizon in August 2023.

Rev. Chris describes themself as having the call of a healer, the focus of an educator, and the heart of an activist. They have been a UU minister for nearly a decade, most recently serving the Auburn UU Fellowship in Auburn, Alabama before being called to serve Horizon.

Rev. Chris is a spiritual companion, dreamworker, coach, trained labyrinth facilitator, and has advanced training in biospiritual focusing, chaplaincy, and peer support. They are a member of the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association as well as the Unitarian Universalist Mental Health Network.

Rev. Chris has a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Leadership Studies from Meadville Lombard Theological School and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Texas at Austin. They also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and English from Indiana University Southeast and a Master Arts in Philosophy from the University of Sheffield.

They find inspiration in many faith traditions, including the teachings of Christianity to love your neighbor as yourself; the teachings of Buddhism that what is real is the here and now; the reminders from Humanism that what we do in this life matters; and the rituals of Paganism and Druidry that help recognize the sacredness and beauty in the Earth.

A native of Southern Indiana, Rev. Chris lives in Lewisville with their partner, Calvin; a rescue beagle; and a spoiled rotten cat.

To make an appointment to meet with Rev. Chris, click here, or email minister@horizonuu.org. You can read more about Rev. Chris at their website>>> here.