A lifelong Unitarian Universalist, the Reverend Anya Sammler-Michael is a graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School where she concentrated on theology and ethics. Rev. Anya is married to Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael. Rev. Anya is dedicated to interfaith work and deepening our efforts of hospitality and welcome. She has received awards for her commitment to Interfaith engagement from Loudoun Interfaith BRIDGES and the All Dulles Area Muslim Society. In 2012 she delivered an invocation for First Lady, Michelle Obama, and an invocation for President Barack Obama at separate campaign events. Her present studies include language philosophy, evil, and the partisan split.