Staff

Below are the paid positions at Prairie. Prairie is a truly voluntary organization—it functions because volunteers plan and present programs and services, help with child care, teach children, help with potlucks, and more! There’s no better way to get to know us than to work with us. It’s easy to get involved in any of these activities.

Pastoral Care: Rev. Ralph Tyksinski

Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday working on site in the Annex. Available for in-person meetings upon request. Please contact for scheduling.  
revralph@uuprairie.org
(608) 271-8218

Director of Religious Exploration (DRE): Karen Deaton

Office hours: Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Almost always at Prairie on Sunday mornings. Available evenings and Saturdays by appointment.
email: dre@uuprairie.org Karen will get back to you during her next office hours.
Phone: (608) 271-8218 (be sure to say that your message is for Karen)

Administrator: Nancy Wunderlin

Office Hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday working on site in the Annex, Wednesday – Friday working remotely. 
admin@uuprairie.org
(608) 271-8218

Custodian: Raju Eliganti

janitor@uuprairie.org