Programming and Operations Staff
Management Team
Go to First Universalist Minister's Bio Page for details about:
Senior Minister - Rev. Justin Schroeder (x102)
Associate Minister - Rev. Kate Tucker (x103)
Director of Congregational Life - Heidi Mastrud (x124)
Leadership of Congregational Life programming, including membership development and integration, fellowship and hospitality, adult programming, and small group ministry. Strengthens and deepens each congregant's commitment to First Universalist Church and UU identity. Reports to Senior Minister. Groups that work directly with Director of Congregational Life: Library, Small Group Ministry, Newcomer Orientations (First Step), Membership Classes (Pathways to Membership), Adult Programming. E-mail heidi@firstuniv.org
Director of Finance and Administration - Susan Claeys (x104)
Oversees and maintains the financial integrity of the church. Continually monitors the nature and health of Church resources: facility, finance, personnel management. Understands the relationship between Church Resources and the Ministry of First Universalist Church. Reports to Senior Minister. Groups that work with Director of Finance and Administration: Finance Monitoring Team, Pledge Team, Planned Giving Team, Building and Grounds, SPIFF. E-mail susan@firstuniv.org
Programming Staff
Worship Arts Director - Ruth MacKenzie (x127)
Works with ministers and church members to build worship experience. Focus is placed on the arts and congregational life. Reports to Associate Minister. Email: ruth@firstuniv.org
Director of Faith in Action - Debra Rodgers (x106)
Strengthens and deepens the work of justice in our church by actively supporting our existing social justice action groups and building greater commitment and involvement in justice work by the larger church community. Directs the Unity Center for Youth Leadership, an affiliate racial justice organization that offers year-round programming for teens. Reports to the Senior Minister. Groups that work directly with the Director of Faith in Action: Green Sanctuary, EcoMinds, Foundation, Youth Cultural Exchange, Habitat for Humanity. E-mail debra@firstuniv.org
Ministerial Intern - Ralph Krog
Works with ministers and church members. Reports to Associate Minister. Email: ralph@firstuniv.org
Membership Support - Sandy DiNanni (x125)
Coordinates visitor/member services, office activities, building security, and other tasks as needed on weeknights and Sunday mornings. Staffs the Hub (Information Center) on Sunday mornings. Manages calendar for all church-related events. Reports to the Director of Congregational Life. E-mail sandy@firstuniv.org
Youth and Young Adult Ministries Coordinator - Katie Heaton (x109)
Coordinates all religious education and activities for youth grades 7-12 including Sunday classes, social gatherings, peace and justice opportunities and special events. Works with young adults ages 18-35 to help them connect to the larger church community. Supervises the work of the Religious Education Staff team. Reports to the Director of Congregational Life. E-mail katie@firstuniv.org
Director of Religious Education - Lauren Wyeth (x111)
Strengthens and deepens the ministry to children, youth and families. Directs the Religious Education program for children age birth-12th grade. Provides support for volunteer religious education teachers. Engages children and families in multigenerational community building and faith in action. Supervises the Youth/Young Adult Ministries Coordinator, Program Assistant and Childcare Provider, and the 2 and 3 year-old teacher. Reports to the Director of Congregational Life. E-mail lauren@firstuniv.org.
Program Assistant and Childcare Provider - Lily Franz (x107)
Provides administrative, clerical, computer, and communications support to the program staff. Coordinates childcare needs for teachers, members, and friends attending services or classes on Sunday mornings and other church-sponsored functions. Staffs the nursery on Sunday mornings. Reports to Youth/Young Adult Ministries Coordinator. E-mail lily@firstuniv.org
2&3-year-olds Teacher - Emily Christie (x120)
Lead teacher in 2&3 year old classroom on Sunday mornings. Provides program support to Children's Religious Education program. Reports to Youth/Young Adult Ministries Coordinator. E-mail emily@firstuniv.org.
Music Director - John Jensen
Oversees all aspects of Music Program. Coordinates performance and rehearsal schedules. Coordinates Sunday morning music to enhance worship themes. Reports to the Senior Minister.
E-mail pianojj@earthlink.net
Choral Director - Randal Buikema
Coordinates choral music performances and rehearsals for Sunday services and other church-sponsored functions. Reports to the Worship Arts Director.
Multigenerational Music Ministries Coordinator - Mary Bohman
Establishes and maintains quality music program that will serve as an integral part of our children’s spiritual development and religious education. Leads congregation in community singing during services and pre-service sings. Reports to the Director of Congregational Life. Email: mary@firstuniv.org
Communications Coordinator - Mikki Morrissette (x110)
Coordinates and implements communication avenues for the church. Primary contact person for Church monthly newsletter the Liberal, Weekly Email, Orders of Service, annual reports, and other key mailings. Serves as webmaster. Monitors information flow for the congregation. Reports to the Director of Congregational Life. E-mail mikki@firstuniv.org
Administration Staff
Office Manager - Trish Greene (145)
Maintains the church space use calendar, reserves rooms for groups and events and manages all rental contracts. Supervises paid and unpaid front desk staff. Maintains all office equipment and ensures that office administrative processes are efficient and effective. Provides administrative support to the Senior Minister and the Director of Finance and Administration. Reports to the Director of Finance and Administration. Groups that work with the Office Manager: SPIFF, Building and Grounds. Email: trish@firstuniv.org
Interim Assistant Finance Administrator - Brad Schmidt (x100)
Processes pledges and other contributions and maintains donor records. Pays vendors and processes all reimbursements to congregants and staff. Prepares bank deposits and remits offering plate collections to designated outside organizations. Reports to the Director of Finance and Administration. Email: brad@firstuniv.org
Facility Manager - Tracy Van Epps (x117)
Works with the day-to-day operations of the building, including tenant relations. Supervises cleaning staff. Reports to the Director of Finance and Administration. Groups that work with Facility Manager: Building and Grounds, Gardening Committee, and SPIFF. Email: tracy@firstuniv.org
Senior Cleaning Custodian - Tim Ewing.
Cleans all areas of the building and ensures that restrooms are properly stocked. Straightens the Sanctuary on Sundays and assists in the kitchen as needed. Reports to the Facility Manager. Email: tim@firstuniv.org
Sound Operator - Dave Kellermann (x126)Oversees the sound system services for the church, primarily on Sunday mornings. Reports to the Director of Finance and Administration. Email: david@firstuniv.org