Reverend Susanne Nazian

Minister's Office Hours

Tuesday 10:30 am to 2pm
Wednesday 10am to 4pm
Thursday 10:30 am to 1pm

Rev. Nazian does not have office hours on Mondays and Fridays; please only call in emergencies. Other hours, including evening appointments and home visits, are available upon request. Congregants are encouraged to visit during office hours, but please call in advance in case the minister has been called away for a meeting, event, or emergency. The new parsonage phone number is 727-935-4823.

Historic Church Calls New Minister

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Tarpon Springs begins its covenant with a new minister on Sunday, October 4. The Reverend Susanne Nazian is a graduate of the University of Chicago Divinity Schools and has served congregations in Pt. Charlotte, St. Petersburg, and Venice. She succeeds the minister emeritus, the Rev. Weston A. Stevens.

The church was founded in 1885 and moved to the current site at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Read Street in 1909. It houses the paintings of George Inness, Jr., a noted artist who wintered in Tarpon Springs and was a member of the church. The church contains the largest single collection of his paintings. Docents are present each afternoon during the winter season to lead tours of the impressive paintings.

Unitarian Universalism is a creedless faith that allows each person to rely on their own spiritual experience, human reason, and the right of conscience to form their own authentic faith. "It’s a different sort of church," Rev. Nazian remarked. "We are blessed to have a faith that nurtures human spirits while it strives to heal the world. We believe that all faiths contain truths, and we foster interfaith cooperation."

Rev. Nazian remarked, "It’s a pleasure to serve the oldest Unitarian Universalist Church in Florida. The church is rich in history, and yet looks forward to the future with anticipation."

Services are at 10:30 on Sunday morning. Classes for children will begin November 1. For more information or to speak with Rev. Nazian, call the church at 727-937-4682 or email tarponuu@hotmail.com.

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