Bruce Knotts, a retired U.S. diplomat and current head of the United Nations Office of the Unitarian Universalist Association brought to Greenville his message that small groups of committed people can change the world.

Knotts has been heavily involved with the International Criminal Court. He continues to advocate for the women and children of Sudan. Knotts, an openly gay man, has successfully brought to the international stage the issue of equal rights for LGBT people.

His newest initiative is shaping global climate change policies at the United Nations and examining what role faith based organizations play in forming those policies. Knotts has represented the United States at embassies in more than 20 countries and served on the UN High Commission on Refugees.

Dynamic and personable, Knotts brings stories of success and a message of empowerment to both adults and youth.

His visit on 10 January 2010 was well attended.