My name is Yvette McDonnell, and it is a joy to introduce myself and share a bit of my journey with you. Having called the Main Line home for a year now after relocating from Maine—where I spent over 15 years immersed in K-12 and Higher Education as a homeschool educator, Dean of a small college, and community activist—I am excited to bring my experiences to this vibrant spiritual community.
I am deeply connected to the land, listening for its wisdom and moving with the rhythms of the seasons. As a Root Woman, I conjure up prayers, life manifestations, herbal remedies, and have nurtured my soul, by keeping my hands in the soil-growing my own food. My love for music spans genres: old skool hip hop, classical, Americana, Celtic, classic rock, R&B, and beyond. Cooking and dancing—often at the same time—are joys that nourish my spirit (and the food always tastes better!). Andrea Gibson’s poetry speaks deeply to my soul.
My ministry is rooted in liberation, inviting others to explore and confront their biases with courage and compassion. The many lives I have lived, in community and in service, have all led to this sacred threshold of becoming a Unitarian Universalist Minister.