Hello and welcome to the Brookfield Unitarian Universalist Church!
I am the Rev. Alice Anacheka-Nasemann and I’ve had the joy of serving as this congregation’s minister since August of 2025. While this is a new ministry for me, I’ve been working for UU churches my entire adult life, starting as the Director of Religious Education (DRE) at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta in 1992. I discovered my call to ministry while in Oneonta and went on to Divinity School at Andover Newton Theological School. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to serve several congregations, most recently the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson, where I worked in different capacities for 21 years. I am honored to be their minister emerita.
Religious Exploration for all ages has always been a central aspect of my ministry. I am proud to be the co-author of 4 curricula for children published online by the Unitarian Universalist Association as part of their Tapestry of Faith curriculum initiative: Moral Tales, Faithful Journeys, Love Will Guide Us, and World of Wonder. You can find them here: https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/tapestry
I enjoy playful and creative aspects of ministry, reflected in the fact that I am a trained facilitator for both Laughter Yoga and Shake Your Soul Yoga Dance. A highlight in my ministry was a sabbatical I took to walk 300 miles of El Camino de Santiago in Spain.
I live in Amherst, MA with my husband, Alan, our young adult son, 2 cats, a dog, and 2 rats. Our family also includes another young adult, who recently graduated from college and has flown the nest. In my spare time I enjoy nature walks, dancing, and playing games.
I hope you will come visit us in Brookfield soon! In the meantime, to request a pastoral call, schedule a wedding, memorial or child dedication service, or simply to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and this wonderful congregation, email me at [email protected] or call (508) 867-5145.
Religious Exploration for all ages has always been a central aspect of my ministry. I am proud to be the co-author of 4 curricula for children published online by the Unitarian Universalist Association as part of their Tapestry of Faith curriculum initiative: Moral Tales, Faithful Journeys, Love Will Guide Us, and World of Wonder. You can find them here: https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/tapestry
I enjoy playful and creative aspects of ministry, reflected in the fact that I am a trained facilitator for both Laughter Yoga and Shake Your Soul Yoga Dance. A highlight in my ministry was a sabbatical I took to walk 300 miles of El Camino de Santiago in Spain.
I live in Amherst, MA with my husband, Alan, our young adult son, 2 cats, a dog, and 2 rats. Our family also includes another young adult, who recently graduated from college and has flown the nest. In my spare time I enjoy nature walks, dancing, and playing games.
I hope you will come visit us in Brookfield soon! In the meantime, to request a pastoral call, schedule a wedding, memorial or child dedication service, or simply to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and this wonderful congregation, email me at [email protected] or call (508) 867-5145.