THE REV. DR. NANCY S. TAYLOR SENIOR MINISTER Dr. Taylor serves as the 20th Senior Minister & CEO of Old South Church in Boston. Founded in 1669, Old South is a towering architectural landmark in Copley Square and one of the nation’s most historic churches. Called to Old South in 2005, Lawrence Bowers, the chair of the search committee, commented, “She is a superb preacher, a thoughtful pastor, an accomplished leader and a respected public voice on social justice and religious issues, who affirms every person as a child of God.”

CURRENT TRUSTEESHIPS Dr. Taylor is an independent trustee of Pax World Funds, the oldest socially responsible mutual fund listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and chair of the funds’ Nomination and Compliance Committee. She was nominated in 2008 as Small Board Trustee of the Year by the Mutual Fund Industry Awards. She serves as a trustee of Andover Newton Theological School (Newton Centre, MA) the oldest independent theological school in the US. She serves on the board of Ecclesia Ministries / common cathedral (Boston) an ecumenical ministry to the homeless in Boston. As Senior Minister of Old South, Dr. Taylor also serve as a trustee of the Old South Meeting House. Today a museum on Boston’s Freedom Trail, the Old South Meeting House was the previous home of the Old South congregation and the building in which were held the meetings that led to the Boston Tea Party. Dr. Taylor’s previous accomplishments include co-founding the Idaho Human Rights Education Center, builder of the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial (http://www.idaho-humanrights.org) and Idaho Voices of Faith for Human Rights. (see below). During her tenure as Senior Minister of First Congregational Church in Boise, Idaho, she was instrumental in the effort that successfully defeated two anti-gay ballot initiatives and helped to secure a minimum wage for Idaho farm workers. She served as the Moderator of the General Synod of the United Church of Christ (1999-2001) the highest elected volunteer position in the denomination. HONORS Dr. Taylor is the recipient of the Hewlett Packard Award for Distinguished Leadership in Human Rights (1999), the Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry Building Bridges Award (2006) and was named the Boston Globe’s “Best of the New Faces (2005).” She was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Albertson College of Idaho (1998), and the George W. Davis Memorial Prize in Religion (1981) from Macalester College. EDUCATION Dr. Taylor earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Chicago Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School and a B.A. From Macalester College (St. Paul, MN). ECCLESIASTICAL STANDING Dr. Taylor is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. WORK HISTORY She served as Minister and President, Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ, 2001-2005.  As the leader of the largest Protestant denomination in Massachusetts Dr. Taylor helped draft legislation making clergy mandated reporters of suspected child abuse; worked to establish a public voice for the United Church of Christ; supervised $1.5 million Lilly Endowment grant for pastoral excellence program;  hosted Freedom Schooner Amistad’s visit to Boston Harbor; and worked with interfaith leaders in the aftermath of 9/11. Previously Dr. Taylor served as the Senior Minister, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Boise, Idaho (1992 – 2001); as the Associate Minister, Immanuel Congregational Church, UCC Hartford, CT (1987 – 1991) and as the Pastor of the Oxford County United Parish, East Stoneham and North Waterford, Maine (1983 – 1987) ABOUT THE IDAHO ANNE FRANK HUMAN RIGHTS MEMORIAL The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is a world-class educational park inspired by Anne Frank's faith in humanity. It was built to promote respect for human dignity and diversity. It is located in Boise, Idaho’s cultural district. The Memorial contains over 60 quotes, drawn from leaders and human rights figures throughout history, representing most every region of the world. The design also features blossoming trees and flowers from around the world, benches, stainless steel images of human rights leaders and the complete text of the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

These words are carved into stone at the Memorial’s entrance: "May this memorial stand as a tribute to her memory, as a warning to any who would dare trespass upon the freedom of others, and as an inspiration to all whose lives are devoted to love, respect, understanding, peace, and good will among the totality and diversity of the human family. May this memorial inspire each of us to contemplate the moral implications of our civic responsibilities." —Rev. Nancy S. Taylor Founding Member of the Center Board of Directors

THE REV. CANON PETER SOUTHWELL-SANDER December 2, 1941-June 7, 2006 Dr. Taylor’s husband, Peter Southwell-Sander, died in the summer of 2006 after an uncomplaining, ten-year battle with cancer. Ordained a priest in the Church of England, Peter was later credentialed as a minister in the United Church of Christ. During his short time at Old South he served as one of the ministers of the Early Sunday Service, participated vigorously in helping Old South extend its ministries of hospitality, taught classes, preached, directed and starred in the comic-musical review, The British Are Coming … Again! and designed and built the mahogany Name Badge Boards. The Old South Bell Wheel is dedicated to Peter’s memory. Installed in the 246-foot campanile, it was built by former Old South Moderator, Jeff Makholm. Peter and Nancy at Nancy's Installation as the 20th Senior Minister of Old South Church.

Jeff Makholm in the tower with the installed bell wheel. Information on Nancy Taylor's Call and Installation to Old South in 2004.