Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos (she/hers) is an ordained minister with over 20 years of professional experience in pastoral ministry and denominational leadership. Rev. Amos holds plural ministerial standing in the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) where she was granted preliminary fellowship in 2020 (and full fellowship in 2024), as well as the Metropolitan Community Churches where she was originally ordained in 2002. She is a preacher, activist, writer, singer, educator, fundraiser, and administrator with a passion for engaging others who are committed to spiritual growth, inclusive community, and social justice.
Prior to beginning her work as the settled Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, Kharma served full-time as the Team Lead for Resource Development for Metropolitan Community Churches, where she was a member of the Senior Leadership Team and managed the denominational staff responsible for finance, fundraising & development, communications, IT, and the creation of resources for ministers and congregations. She also served as the half-time Minister of the Unitarian Universalists of Central Delaware.
Kharma received a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Oregon (1998), a Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary (2002), and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Episcopal Divinity School (2008). She also served on the Board of Trustees of Lancaster Theological Seminary for several years. Kharma is committed to lifelong learning and participates in numerous continuing educational programs each year.
Kharma was born in Springfield, Missouri (USA) and has lived and worked professionally in Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida, and Delaware (USA). She currently lives in Lisbon, Maine with her wife, the Rev. Diane Fisher, a proud Canadian who retired after a 30 year career in ministry. They make their home with three wise cats and one extraordinarily spoiled dog.