Rev. David Kohlmeier And Unitarian Universalist Child Sex Abuse - What's The Connection?

How about the fact that the self-described Unitarian Universalist Buddhist, Humanist, Earth-Centered, Liberation-Seeking, Radical Theologian!, and "flawed human being". . . Rev. David Kohlmeier, who was the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth from 2017 to 2021, was one of five men arrested in September 2022 on felony charges that include felony contact with a minor-sexual offense, attempted involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, attempted statutory sexual assault, and criminal use of a communications facility, after he was allegedly caught trying to solicit sex from an undercover police officer posing as a 14-year-old child?

Rev. Kohlmeier had been serving as a minister for the UU church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at the time of his September 15 arrest by undercover agents representing several law enforcement agencies.


The following press release was published a week after the arrest of Rev. David Kohlmeier:


The Unitarian Church of Harrisburg

Statement Regarding the Recent Arrest of our Minister

September 23, 2022

The Unitarian Church of Harrisburg is an inclusive and accepting place of worship for anyone seeking to explore their spirituality in safety. We are shocked by the charges pending against David Kohlmeier. The alleged actions are antithetical to our beliefs and do not represent this church or its congregation.

David Kohlmeier served as our minister for the past year and has been relieved of all duties. In the event that Mr. Kohlmeier is released on bail, he will not be permitted on church property.

Our compassion and concern go out to all victims and survivors of sexual trauma, and we are committed to maintaining a safe environment for our community. We sincerely hope for a just and equitable resolution to this situation, and that all affected are able to find peace and healing.

David Spear

President of the Board of Trustees

Unitarian Church of Harrisburg

I will be keeping an eye on how these quite recent allegations of child sex abuse on the part of a Unitarian Universalist minister play out in the coming weeks, months, and years. . .