“Jim Key, who served as Moderator of the UUA from 2013 until he recently was forced to step down for health reasons, died this morning. Jim was many things to us: an inspired and collaborative leader, a warm and humble colleague, an advocate for justice with respect and love for people deep in his DNA, and an evangelist for our faith.
“He offered warm friendship, hope and confidence through complex and challenging times. We will miss him deeply. We hold Jim and his family in our hearts and prayers. We hold the larger circle who knew and loved Jim. And we hold our entire community as we grieve his passing and remember the gift of his presence among us.”
Key died at age 77, while while in treatment for cancer. In a news brief, UU World editor Christopher L. Walton related that, for now, Vice Moderator Denise Rimes is leading the UUA Board of Trustees.
“The next election of a moderator to a six-year term is scheduled for the 2019 General Assembly. Until then, the board will appoint a moderator to serve until the 2018 General Assembly, when delegates will have the opportunity to elect a moderator to complete the final year of Key’s term.”