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 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. They previously served on the Board of the Unitarian Universalist Mental Health Network and the advisory council for Unitarian Universalist Class Conversations.

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. When they’re not at Horizon, you can often find them running, rock climbing, or playing soccer and rugby.

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.