Consulting Minister: Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto

Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto will be our new Consulting Minister as of Aug.1, 2026.  Bio to come soon!

Directors of Religious Education

Our co-Directors of Religious Education are Susan Buckley and Michele Maggio. 

Susan Buckley is a recently retired preschool teacher who enjoys long neighborhood walks, Zumba classes, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.  Susan has been a member of UUFSB for over 10 years, during which time she has served as Secretary and Vice President of the Board of Trustees, former co-chair of the Membership Committee, and current member of the Communications, Grounds and Sounds Café, and Religious Education committees. She has volunteered for over 8 years as a Religious Education teacher. Susan enjoys participating in UUFSB labyrinth walks and can also be found helping in the kitchen after Sunday services.  Outside of UUFSB, Susan is longtime volunteer at the Long Island Feline Adoption Center in Smithtown and enjoys spending time with her own two furry friends!

Michele Maggio has been a member of the UUFSB since 1986. She has volunteered in the Religious Education program for many years as a teacher, mentor for COA, and assisting with DRE duties. In addition to spending time with the children and youth of the fellowship, she has been involved with the COMC, DRE Search Committee, and the Women’s Dinners. Before retiring in 2023, Michele worked as speech-language pathologist, both in private practice and in the elementary schools. She enjoys cycling, yoga, and playing pickleball. Michele and her husband Greg are most grateful for the time they spend with their three sons and partners, grandson, and one cute little granddog!

Congregational Administrator: Sharena Sacher office@uufsb.org

Sharena loves bringing order to the beautiful chaos that keeps a busy congregation running.

A graduate of Stony Brook University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration (Accounting), she has spent more than 25 years helping organizations streamline operations, manage finances, improve systems, and embrace technology. She firmly believes there’s almost always a better way to do something—and she’s probably already making a checklist for it.

Outside the office, Sharena is endlessly curious. She enjoys exploring AI and new technology, tackling creative projects, and learning just about anything that catches her attention. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she co-founded a nonprofit supporting senior citizens, an experience that reinforced her love of building strong, connected communities.

Whether she’s solving a problem, organizing the next big project, or lending a helping hand, Sharena is always happy to chat. Feel free to stop by and say hello!

Webmaster: webmaster@uufsb.org

Colleen Rudman is a happily retired technical writer and a dedicated yogini, reader, cyclist and movie lover. She has been a member of UUFSB since 1988. Besides many years of work for the Communications Committee (website, newsletters, etc.), she has co-chaired the UUFSB Goods & Services Auction since 2015 and served on the Board of Trustees and various committees over the decades. She lives with her husband of 41 years, Stan, and is blessed with two daughters, three stepchildren, and seven step-grandchildren.