First UU Church of San Diego
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Ministers and Staff

Get in touch

First UU Church of San Diego is a dynamic organization of staff members, interns, lay leaders, volunteers and members. 

​Ministers

Rev. Justine Sullivan
Lead Minister (619) 398-4434
[email protected]
Rev. Kristen Kuriga 

Assistant Minister (
619) 398-4435
[email protected]
Rev. Julie Forest
Affiliate Community Minister (619) 298-9978
Rev. Everett Howe
Affiliate Community Minister (619) 298-9978

Music Staff

Tomas Acosta
Choir Director 
[email protected]
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Andrea Spiero
JUUL Tones Ensemble Director 
[email protected]

Tony Bianca
Handbells Programs Director
(619) 398-4444 [email protected]

Staff

Robie Evans
Director of Operations
(619) 398-4433  [email protected]
Liora Naor
Office Administrator
(619) 398 4442  [email protected]
Valeria Aguilar
Membership & Social Justice Coordinator
(619) 398-4445  [email protected] 
Tony Bianca
Director of Spiritual Exploration and Worship Arts 
(619) 398-4444  [email protected]
Corina Macias
Outreach and Pantry Coordinator​
[email protected]
Lara Anderson
Youth and Young Adult Coordinator 
(619) 398-4440  [email protected]
Pam Bates
Scheduler (619) 398-4438  [email protected]
Kate Collier
Program Assistant (619) 298-9978  kate@firstuusandiego.org
Ray Evans
Facilities and Maintenance (619) 871-7677  [email protected]

Whom to contact

Members, friends, staff, and ministers of First UU have covenanted to treat ourselves and one another with respect.  Communicating openly without anonymous criticism and practicing the established process of resolving differences are part of our Covenant of Good Relations.  Our church community will remain healthy when we are grounded in direct, honest, and caring communication in an atmosphere of openness, trust, and respect.
 
The first step in bringing forward suggestions or concerns is direct, one-on-one, communication. If this does not suffice, the chart below may be followed.
 
Suggestion About/Concern With:                           Initial Contact:
 A Church Member or Friend                                        A Minister
 
A Church Program, Church                                          Valeria Aguilar, Membership and Social Justice Coordinator
Committee, or Affiliated Group
Or Their Policies
  
Administrative/Facilities Staff or Policies            Robie Evans, Director of Operations
(Facilities, Parking Lot, Maintenance, etc.)
 
The Board or Board Policies                                         The Board or any Board member
                                                                                                        Board President / Board Vice President

Lead Minister                                                                         Board President / Board Vice President
 
Assistant Minister                                                               Lead Minister

Director of Operations                                                     Lead Minister
 
Membership and Social Justice Ministry              Assistant Minister
Team Coordinator, South Bay Ministry Asst.      

Music Program Staff                                                         Lead Minister
(Pianist/Organist, all Choir
Directors, Handbells Choirs Director),
 
Office Administrator, Scheduler,                               Director of Operations
Accounting, Janitor
 
Director of Spiritual Exploration                              Lead Minister
and Worship Arts                   

Lifespan Ministry Staff                                                   Director of Lifespan Faith Formation                
(Youth & Young Adult
Coordinator, Program Assistant, 
Childcare) 

Who to contact

Still have a question? Please call our main office line at (619) 298-9978.
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(619) 298-9978  |  Staff Directory
We have two campuses:
Hillcrest campus: 4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA. 92103  |  South Bay campus: Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 760 1st Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  For GPS to our Hillcrest Campus, please use 298 W Arbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92103
For detailed directions, parking and more see our Contact page.
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  • Home
  • Worship
    • Messages
    • Online Worship
    • Principles & Sources
  • Connections
    • Welcome Newcomers! > >
      • Visiting First UU
      • Visitor Form
      • What is UUism?
      • Become a Member
    • Groups from A-Z > >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Archives
      • Art Guild
      • Looking Glass Theatre
      • Meditation
      • Men's Fellowship >
        • UUMF Renewal Registration
      • Neighborhood Groups
      • UU Seniors
      • Wisdom Circles
    • Member Networking
    • Right Relations
  • Music
    • Vocal Ensembles
    • Handbell Ensemble
  • Education
    • Children's RE > >
      • Family Ministry Library
      • Children's RE Registration
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Family Ministry > >
      • All Church Camp
    • Youth Programs
    • Young Adult & Campus Ministry
    • Our Whole Lives (OWL)
    • SD Co-op Preschool
  • Programs
    • Front Street Productions
    • Caring
    • Food Pantry
    • Larger UU Connections > >
      • Denominational Relations
      • Friends of De Benneville Pines
      • Philippines Partner Church
      • Transylvania Partner Church
      • UU Service Committee
    • Leadership Development
    • Social Justice > >
      • Social Justice Executive Team
      • Climate Justice
      • Generosity Offerings
      • Organizing for Justice
      • Palestine-Israel Justice Group
      • Rainbow Action
      • Reproductive Justice
      • Sanctuary
      • SOLACE
      • Uptown Community Service Center
    • Ushering
  • Giving
    • Donations > >
      • Pledging
      • Planned Giving
      • Donate Your Vehicle
      • Donate Flowers
    • Dining for Dollars D4$ >
      • Winter/Spring Auction
      • Summer/Fall Auction
  • News
    • Blog
    • The Window - Weekly Bulletin
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  • About
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    • Facilities >
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      • Ceremonies
      • Facilities Use Request Form
    • Forms
    • Governance > >
      • Article II
      • 8th Principle
      • Journey Toward Wholeness >
        • Black History Month
      • Strategic Planning > >
        • Funding our Future
        • Visioning The Future
      • Our History
      • 150th Celebrationn
  • Contact
    • Ministers and Staff
    • Website Feedback Form
    • MAG Contact Form
    • Privacy and Terms