Board Meetings

 "Deb Spurlock is the best board president I have ever worked with."

-Pastor T 

Deb has several years of experience serving as a church board president, and we are thrilled to have her leading the MUU board now!

Christopher Cantwell is a renowned wood artist with over thirty-five years of experience. His work, celebrated for its distinctive style and innovative techniques, has been exhibited in over 100 galleries and museums nationwide, including the Museum of Art and Design in New York and the White House ornament collection. Christopher’s art is influenced by his early love of wood and a self-taught mastery of the craft, using over 200 wood varieties and creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. When not working in his studio in Oakhurst, CA, Christopher enjoys tropical conservation, rock climbing, surfing, and participating in church activities.

Born and raised in Upstate New York, Judy finally moseyed her way to her life’s dream destination smack dab in the middle of CA! After living in 7 different states, she and her beloved 2nd husband have lived here for 11 years and have zero regrets. Lauren and Judy share 7 children, 23 grandchildren, and—arriving soon—2 great-grandchildren. 

Drawn to music at about 7 years old, Judy was lucky enough to learn multiple instruments, with a focus on piano and voice. She was a co-founder of Provo Theatre Company, a semi-professional theatre company, where she served as the company’s Musical Director. Concurrently, she was a Senior Project Manager and Instructional Designer for FranklinCovey Co., in Salt Lake City for almost 20 years. 

After a varied, lifelong spiritual journey, Judy is indescribably grateful and blessed to be part of MUU’s growth and development! She’s planting her spiritual roots! 

• 30 years experience as a Unitarian Universalist.

• Humanist with a love for nature, science, and ethical living.

• Founder of the New Community Cafe—a space where people experiencing homelessness can find shelter, relax, eat, charge their phones, and be fully accepted.

• Active member of recovery communities, committed to mutual support and personal growth.

• Caregiver for a profoundly autistic daughter, committed to disability advocacy.

• Experience working in nonprofits and serving on a board.

Jessica Turner serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Mountain Unitarian Universalist Church. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and a certification in Medical Assisting, with professional experience in casework, case management, education, and management.

Jessica has been actively involved in community service for many years, volunteering with organizations such as MUU in Oakhurst, Lode Star and Unity in Phoenix, Church in the City in Denver, and Love Mission People Helping People in Los Angeles, where she helped serve thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness in South Central and on Skid Row, to name a few. She has also supported numerous food and clothing distribution efforts and nonprofit fundraising initiatives.

A resident of Oakhurst, California, Jessica is committed to service, compassion, and strengthening communities through meaningful action.

 My name is Natasha Arnold, and I am honored to serve as a board member at Mountain Unitarian Universalist. I’ve lived in Coarsegold for many years with my spouse, Shiloh Arnold—we’ve been married for over 20 years and are proud parents of six children and grandparents to seven beautiful grandchildren. My life has been deeply shaped by the values of compassion, resilience, and community, all of which I’ve found reflected in our congregation.

In recent years, my spiritual journey has been enriched through the practices of yoga and meditation. These have become more than personal tools for grounding—they are sacred pathways that help me reconnect with my inner self and the divine in everyday life. I’m passionate about making these practices accessible to others and exploring how they can support healing, connection, and presence within our wider UU community.