Our Minister
Ministry
Rev. Dianne M. Daniels, Contract Minister
Rev. Dianne M. Daniels is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister, spiritual director, and founder of Diva Style Ministry, LLC, where she empowers women to embrace their authenticity, deepen their spiritual journey, and live boldly with purpose.
Beginning July 1, 2025, Rev. Dianne will be serving as the Contract Minister for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Norwich (UUCN), bringing her passion for transformative preaching and compassionate leadership to the pulpit where she first felt the call to ministerial leadership.
She will begin regular preaching in September 2025 on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, guiding the congregation with messages of hope, resilience, and spiritual empowerment grounded in UU values.
Rev. David M. Horst, Consulting Minister
Rev. David M. Horst served Unitarian Universalist congregations in the Boston area, Nantucket, and New Jersey for 20 years and now works as a community minister at the New London Homeless Hospitality Center.
Rev. Horst completed his time with UUCN at the Flower Communion on June 29, 2025, and we wish him all the best and much fulfillment as he pursues his calling.
Programs
All programs are held at the Unitarian Universalist Worship & Gathering Center, 67 – 69 Main Street, Norwich, unless otherwise indicated.
2025 Rose City PRIDE Committee Startup – meetings are planned for the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m., beginning March 17, 2025, at Foundry66 – 66 Franklin Street, Norwich
Rose City Poetry Series – Last Monday of the month in our Gather space, at 7:00 p.m.
Zen Meditation – Wednesdays, 7:15 a.m., led by William Heineman
Norwich Area Interfaith Association – first Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m. at the Sikh Art Gallery, 7 Clinic Drive, Norwich, CT 06360