Elected Officers

Karen Georgia A. Thompson

General Minister and President / Chief Executive Officer

The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson is the newly elected General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Thompson is the first woman and first woman of African descent to serve as leader of the denomination.

Traci D. Blackmon

Associate General Minister and Vice President, Justice and Local Church Ministries (JLCM)

Rev. Traci Blackmon is Associate General Minister of Justice and Local Church Ministries for the United Church of Christ, a denomination inspired by God’s grace to welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all through God-centered action, Christ -driven connection, and Spirit- led leadership.

VACANT

Associate General Minister of Wider Church Ministries and Co-Executive of Global Ministries

The position of Associate General Minister of Wider Church Ministries and Co-Executive of Global Ministries is currently vacant.