Meet the UCF Staff

The Rev. Beth DuBois began her service as our Intentional Interim pastor on February 1, 2024. Rev. DuBois has served as an ordained pastor in the PCUSA for 34 years. Prior to being called to UCF, she was a Pastoral Associate with University United Methodist Church. She focused on work with the Interfaith Community Co-Op @324, one of the largest emergency food distribution sites in Syracuse, and supported a congregational assessment, adult education, and regular pastoral responsibilities. She served as the pastor of South Valley Presbyterian Church for 25 years and has a broad range of ecumenical and interfaith experience in the Syracuse area.  This includes working with L’Arche Syracuse, Atonement Lutheran Church, Plymouth Congregational Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the Spiritual Renewal Center, Interfaith Works, the Poor People’s Campaign, the Syracuse Peace Council/Peace Action and Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS). Rev. DuBois is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall University and received her Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary.

Rev. DuBois’ partner, the Rev. Dr. Kathleen Waters, is an honorably retired PCUSA pastor who previously served as an Interim Pastor for UCF. They have two adopted adult daughters, Katya and Ana, a grandson in elementary school, Austin, and their puppy, Sam.

Rev. Du Bois will support the UCF congregation in identifying its mission and purpose as the body of Christ during this time of transition and into the future.