Rev. AliKofi K.C. Bell (he/him or Rev. Bell) is a Black, Neurodivergent Transgender man and Unitarian Universalist minister.

Prior to joining the UU Church of Las Cruces, NM, Rev. Bell was the Minister of Congregational Life at Cedar Lane UU Congregation. He also was the Chaplain for the UUs at Riderwood in Silver Spring, MD.

He has also served as a Chaplain Resident at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Grady Health Systems is one of the nation’s premiere public trauma centers and academic health care systems.

While earning an M.Div. from Meadville Lombard Theological School, Rev. Ali served as the Intern Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, NJ and as a Senior Learning Fellow at the Church of the Larger Fellowship.

Before beginning his theological studies, Rev. Ali attended the University of Central Florida where he earned his MSW. He had an extensive career in social work, helping some of the most challenged and diversely in-need populations. His work ranged from individual and family clinical counseling to program and facility management and grant writing. He excelled in community outreach and the development of community relationships. Rev. Ali applies these skills to enrich the ministry of prophetic hope, salvation, and liberation that he brings to the world.

A foundational tenet of Rev. Ali’s faith is his belief that we are in covenant with each other to maintain interconnectedness and elevate humanity by working together towards building the Beloved Community.