Betsy Brainerd ‧ Board Member
"My husband, Steve, and I joined the First Unitarian Society of Denver in 1989 and then raised three children with its support. Over the years, I have been involved in many church committees and projects, including R.E (now Religious Exploration), Membership (now Connections), Social Action and Faith in Action, Leadership Development, and the Board of Trustees way back in the 1990s. The year I was Board President we completed the first remodeling of the basement! As much as I hope this time investment has helped First Unitarian to grow its impact in the Denver area, I know that spending time on the work of the church has benefited me, personally. Church friends have sustained our family through life’s ups and downs. In addition, I have always been proud of First Unitarian’s unique voice in the community and its visible commitment to all aspects of justice.
I am recently retired (first as an attorney and then as an early literacy librarian), so I decided to say “yes” when asked to serve on the Board of Trustees. First Unitarian seems well-positioned to broaden its impact and leap into some new works of service. I am committed to the mission and honored to be asked to participate on the Board."