Ministers and Staff

Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube: Lead Minister
arvid@firstuusandiego.org

Rev. Kathleen Owens: Associate Minister
kathleen@firstuusandiego.org

Sue Magidson: Intern Minister
sue@firstuusandiego.org

Liz Jones: Director of Religious Education and Family Ministry 
liz@firstuusandiego.org

Ken Herman: Music Director and Organist
ken@firstuusandiego.org

Dan Ratelle: Choir Director
dan@firstuusandiego.org

Lynn Mendoza-Khan: Children's & Youth Choir Director
lynn@sandiegovoiceteacher.com

Suzette Southfox: Director of Membership and Development
suzette@firstuusandiego.org

Kathe Larick: Youth Programs Coordinator
kathe@firstuusandiego.org 

Alice King: Young Adult and Campus Ministry Coordinator
alice@firstuusandiego.org

Mar Cardenas: South Bay Ministry Team Coordinator
uusouthbay@firstuusandiego.org

Kristen Kuriga: Social Justice Ministry Team Coordinator
kristen@firstuusandiego.org

Chris Christenson: Adult Education, Communications, and Database Coordinator
chris@firstuusandiego.org

Revs. Dr. Carolyn and Dr. Thomas Owen-Towle: Ministers Emeriti

Administrative and Facilities

Karen Walter: Director of Operations
karen@firstuusandiego.org
 
Abby Koch: Administrative Assistant
abby@firstuusandiego.org