Elizabeth is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, raised in Colorado. She holds a B.A. in English Literature along with an elementary teaching credential. And an MDiv from Meadville Lombard Theological School. She was ordained in 2018 and received full fellowship in 2023. She has previously been an interim minister at the UU Fellowship of Bismarck-Mandan in North Dakota (2019–2021), Cascade UU Fellowship in East Wenatchee, Washington (2021–2023), and Starr King UU Church in Hayward, California (2023–2025). She will join us in August 2025.

She says “I want to build a ministry of connection. … through connection and covenant, to contribute to what love and life are going to evolve into. Coming alongside of people on their life journeys–both emotionally and spiritually is a deep privilege. People come to church for a sense of community. We need to ensure that sense of belonging is available to everyone who comes through our doors. … to be radically inclusive, not just in intent, but in practice as well.”

Learn more about Rev. Elizabeth Sollie

Email Rev. Sollie at esollie@northlakeuu.org.

Margaret Rogers is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, originally from Arlington, Virginia. She has attended Northlake UU Church since September 2012, with her two children. Margaret has a master’s degree in teaching from the University of Washington. She taught middle school mathematics, and she has extensive experience working with children of all ages.

Margaret’s vision for the Northlake Children’s Religious Education program, is to create a space where children and youth feel comfortable, safe, and valued; and where they can develop the relationships that will support them as they grow in their personal and spiritual identities. Margaret also coordinates educational opportunities for adults.

Email Margaret at dlre@northlakeuu.org

Contact our Director of Lifespan Religious Education for RE curriculum and program planning, teaching and mentoring, volunteer support, youth worship coordination, and family engagement.

Stephanie Chia grew up in Montana, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in human communication theory. She has lived on both coasts, farmed, run her own business, coordinated engineers, managed offices, and now lives on Whidbey Island with her husband and two children.

Email Stephanie at office@northlakeuu.org

Contact our Congregational Administrator for Managing membership (donations, pledges, contact info in Breeze), budget/finance reports, church-wide comms, and UUA liaison support.

Kathryn Smith Derksen is a musician and director who’s worked with a range of choirs, most recently a community choir in South Africa, where her family lived as peace workers.

She is a member of the nearby Evergreen Mennonite Church, which loves good music and embraces non-violence as a way of life. She specializes in early music and international music.

Email Kathryn at music-director@northlakeuu.org

Contact our Music Director for Music planning for worship and events, joining the choir, and participating in musical projects.