Minister and Staff
Minister
Our Minister, the Rev. Dr. Stephen Furrer, was called to serve our congregation in August 2000. Rev. Furrer was ordained to the Unitarian Universalist Ministry by the Los Gatos Unitarian Fellowship in December 1979. He has served UU congregations in California and the Northeast, arriving here from Binghamton, New York.
Steve is a sixth generation Unitarian Universalist, having grown up as a member of the Shaker Heights, Ohio Unitarian Church. He is a graduate of Hamilton College (Clinton, NY) where he studied history and political science, but also (as he put it) “became fascinated with religion.” Following college graduation Steve went to Washington, DC, where he worked in the US House of Representatives. “this was during the Watergate imbroglio,” he writes, “for which I had a ringside seat. But it made clear to me that government or politics was not where I wanted to invest my life energy.” In September 1974 Steve enrolled at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California, from which he graduated in May 1977. Steve has also earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Counseling from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
h3. Minister Emeritus
Our Minister Emeritus is Web Kitchell.
Minister Associated
Our Minister Associated is the Rev. Dr. Leona Stucky-Abbott.
Administrator
Our Administrator is Pat Waganaar. She has been a member of UUCSF since 1996 and was the Member Services Coordinator from 1998 until February of 2005.
A Note From Pat
Just a reminder that my office hours are 9-12 Monday through Thursday. These are the hours I am available for business, not the only hours I work. Sunday is the most chaotic day in the office and I cannot always find time to attend to all needs. I would appreciate it if you need something that might take me time to find, copy, or discuss with you if you would call ahead and let me arrange a time that isn’t in conflict with other meetings or responsibilities.
Director of Religious Education
Our Director of Religious Education (DRE) is Alice Springer. Alice began her work here in Santa Fe on August 1, 1999. She formerly served as DRE at University Unitarian Church in Seattle, Washington, and has been a UU for 19 years. She has a B.A. in Child Development and Family Relations and has worked in the fields of early childhood and parent education, as well as in the public schools. Ms. Springer works closely with the RE Committee and consults with teachers, parents and youth regarding the program for children and youth. She welcomes parental input, questions and concerns. Her scheduled office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 to 3:30, others by appointment.
Member Program Coordinator
Our Member Program Coordinator is Roberta Shaw. Her office hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00-noon.
Music Director
Our Music Director is Lydia Madrick.
