Rev. Steve Aschmann of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie Announces Retirement

Rev. Steve Aschmann of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie (UUCE) has announced that he will be retiring. Rev. Steve is retiring from the UUCE, where he has served since 2005. His last Sunday at the UUCE will be Jan. 18. Steve has been an ardent and loving supporter of the Erie area's LGBTQ comnunity. He was one of the speakers at this year's celebration of the marriage equality ruling in Perry Square.

Photos in following order: officiating at wedding of Erin Moll and Amy Terrizzi; Memorial service for Jan Hanusik (Sept 2014); Celebrating PA marriage equality ruling (May 20, 2014) Marriage Equality ruling celebration w Doris Cipolla and The Rev Carmen Emerson of Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville, ME4PA rally 2014; ME4PA rally 2013; Westfield showing of Out in the Silence (2010), Rally to Stop Proposition 8 (2008), 2007 Pride March with John Daly King, 2007 Pride rally with Steve Glassman then-chair of PA Human Relations Commission, 2006 Pride March, Speaking at 2006 Pride rally.

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Deb Spilko

Deb created most of the written content of the EGN during all but its last year in print form and for much of that time was the main editor as well. She was also responsible for writing the grant application that essentially helped bring the EGN into existence. She has continued to write informational articles and compilations of entertainment and resource listings for the web site and has returned as writer and co-editor of the current print edition.