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Mandy Smith, Pastor

Mandy SmithOriginally from Australia, Mandy studied Biblical Studies at Cincinnati Christian University. She is the author of "Making a Mess and Meeting God: Unruly Ideas and Everyday Experiments for Worship" and creator of "The Collect," a city-wide trash-to-art project. She is married to Dr. Jamie Smith, New Testament Professor at Cincinnati Christian University. They, and their two children, live in Price Hill in a little house where the teapot is always warm.

Anthony Jones, Associate Pastor

Anthony JonesAnthony was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and received his BA and M.Div from Cincinnati Christian University. He has been doing ministry at UCC since January of 2009 and loves working with young people. His wife, Chelsea, son, Graham, and he live in Paddock Hills.

Nathan Smith, Associate Pastor

Anthony JonesNathan graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a concentration in Music and Worship Studies. He leads worship and oversees community engagement at UCC, in partnership with City Gospel Mission where he is also employed as Area Director. He and his wife, Emmy, live in Pleasant Ridge.

Marty Campolo, Administrator & Cafe Manager

Marty CampoloIn addition to holding all things together at UCC, Marty Campolo also works in neighborhood ministry with her husband, Bart, through The Walnut Hills Fellowship and is a gifted artist. They live in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati with their two children, Miranda and Roman.

Jo Heckinger, Children's Pastor

Jo HeckingerJo is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and has previously served as Children's Pastor at two other Cincinnati-area churches. She also teaches English at Western Hills High School.