Tell us about your family!
Oscar (00:05):
So as a last one of these, I thought we would do some introduction to the family as a whole. So I'm actually mostly going to get out of the way. This is Stacie.
Stacie (00:17):
Hi everyone. My name is Stacie Sinclair and I am the spouse of the Reverend Dr. Oscar Sinclair. So I'm so happy and excited to meet you. Really frankly, ever since we read the packet together, I have been eager to come and learn more about the work that you're doing at Unity. I was really, really drawn to the sense of humor that was evident throughout the packet, that this is a group that seems to like each other a lot and have fun while doing the important work that you're engaged in. A little bit about me and us, as Kat mentioned during the service, Oscar and I met in our Masters of Public Policy program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County,
Oscar (01:04):
A love story for the ages. We met in a government budgeting class,
Stacie (01:08):
And so I was having a little bit of trouble with the budgeting and there was this guy who really seemed to know what he was talking about, loved spreadsheets, as I'm sure he already told you. And so I asked him for help with my homework and by the end of the semester we had become very good friends and quickly thereafter we started dating. So I finished that program. So I do have my master's in public policy and my undergraduate degree in social work. And I knew at the time that he was going to be going into seminary that he had already decided to make that pivot. So I was with him from really the beginning of that seminary journey. I myself am not Unitarian Universalist, I was raised Jewish. And so while I don't currently practice, I would still consider myself culturally Jewish. And that said, I really appreciate that this is a denomination that does not seem to have the expectations that a minister's spouse adopt.
(02:11)
That faith that I could continue doing what meant the most to me, what felt comfortable to me, but that I could still be part of the community. So while I don't have any plans to sign the book, what I know is that I made a commitment to Oscar and to myself that this is not just a job, it's a calling. It's very different. And so I wanted to be a part of that. So you will see me on Sunday mornings, you'll get to know me through the Unitarian Church of Lincoln. I've got involved in different ways. I love singing with the choir. I've sung with the band here.
Oscar (02:53):
We bring different strengths.
Stacie (02:55):
Yeah. Yes, I think Oscar's already mentioned he shouldn't be singing on a hot mic. I love to hear him sing. He's very enthusiastic, but notes are variable. I've participated in the card ministry and different opportunities here and there, so I'm looking forward to the opportunities to get involved. Otherwise, other bits about me, I am the associate Director for policy at the Center to Advance Palliative Care, which is a national healthcare nonprofit that's based in New York. And I have worked remotely since 2017. Obviously Ailish and Teddy Magoo are a big part of my time. I really do appreciate being their moms or their mom. And then other personal interests. I love musical theater, so I love dancing, I love karaoke. I will be eager to find local community theaters to get involved in. And really, that's me in a nutshell. I'm just so excited to meet you all and can't wait for the coming week.
Oscar (03:57):
We did try and do some of this with Ish this morning while she was getting ready for school. The next couple minutes may be a little bit choppy. It may need some editing, but hopefully we'll get her to say hello as well.
Oscar and Stacie (04:13):
Alright, so what do you want to say to the people in Minnesota?
Ailish (04:19):
Hi Minnesota people. I can't wait to meet you and I hope you have a great and fantastic day.
Oscar and Stacie (04:28):
Awesome. Who are you?
Ailish (04:31):
I'm Ailish.
Oscar and Stacie (04:33):
How old are you?
Ailish (04:34):
Six.
Oscar and Stacie (04:35):
Six. What grade are you in
Ailish (04:39):
First? I'm going to move to second.
(04:44)
What kind of costume are you wearing?
(04:47)
A ballet costume. I can't quite ballet. So what activities do you do? Play video games.
Oscar and Stacie (05:07):
What else do you do?
Ailish (05:08):
Ballet.
Oscar and Stacie (05:09):
Ballet. Tap, tap. Do you go ice skating?
Ailish (05:17):
Yeah. I really want to go to ice. I want to ice skate. Mom, you want to go ice skating? Yeah. Today, what is your favorite special in school? Music. And I'm going to have music today. My God, I almost forgot. Anything else you want to say? No, but I hope you have a really good day. Great. I see you
Oscar (05:58):
We're recording this on Friday morning in about three hours, four hours. I'll start towards the airport and I will be meeting with the board tomorrow morning. And then Stacy will join me Saturday night. And then we will be off to the races for Candidating in St. Paul. So we are really, really excited to see everybody. It's been fun to watch the website hits just grow over the last week. It's an exciting time. We're really, really ready to be up there. So see you all soon.