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