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Staff & Leaders

Since 2002, Dave has served as FCC's Senior Minister.  He brings to the community a passion for teaching and worship and a living commitment to peacemaking and interfaith collaboration.  Educated at Dartmouth College and Union Theological Seminary in New York, Dave loves to write poetry and is a diehard (incurable) Boston Red Sox fan.  He and his wife Kate are raising three curious and spirited daughters.  You can find recent sermons and other reflections from Dave at his blog: VALLEY RISE UP.  Contact him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Coming to Santa Cruz in 2010, Cordelia serves the congregation as Minister for Family Life.  She gives energetic support to our ministries with children, youth and families; she works as well with our LGBT outreach, our young adult group and our worship team.  Educated at Smith College and the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, Cordelia is a very enthusiastic knitter and enjoys the company of two devoted cats!  You can find Cordelia's sermons and other reflections on her blog: CORDELIA KNITS.  Contact her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Cheryl Anderson serves FCC as Chancel Choir Director, bringing to life a vibrant choral program fueled by gifted and devoted singers.  Cheryl's been on FCC's staff since 2003 and works as well as Director of Choral Music at Cabrillo College in Aptos.  In addition to our choir, Cheryl's FCC work includes "Musical Mondays"--a marvelous Monday afterschool program giving elementary school children a chance to enjoy and perform the great musicals of our time.

Since 2002, Lori Rivera and Art Alm have formed the lively backbone of "Jazz on High"--FCC's unique jazz music ministry.  Working with a stunning group of local musicians, Lori and Art introduce the church to great jazz standards, gospel tunes, protest songs and contemporary hymns.  All of it--and great rhythm, movement and improvisation!  Both are deeply committed to the local jazz scene and bring spiritual maturity to their work at FCC.