Meet our Pastors

Dr. Jim Standiford

 

Dr. Jim Standifordjstandiford@fumcsd.org
Senior Pastor

Jim is the primary preacher in our sanctuary services and leads the ministries of our congregation to joyful creativity in being and making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Rev. Molly Vetter   Rev. Molly VetterMVetter@fumcsd.org
Justice and Outreach

Rev. Molly Vetter is passionate about many things: building community with unlikely and diverse people, making the church more boldly welcoming, and caring for the earth. With this in mind, she guides our congregation’s response to our Gospel call:... more
Rev. Elbert Kim   Rev. Elbert KimEKim@fumcsd.org
Minister of Education

Rev. Elbert Kim directs the Christian Education programs at First Church. His great passion is helping people of all ages grow in faith. Whether leading the Chapel Time with the weekday Preschool or teaching Disciple Bible Study, Elbert is an engaging teacher. ... more
Rev. Mary Allman-Boyle   Rev. Mary Allman-BoyleMaryAllmanBoyle@fumcsd.org
Minister of Faith-Sharing and Spiritual Formation

Rev. Mary Allman-Boyle is most passionate about spreading the Gospel message. Through hospitality, the Alpha course, small group ministry and retreats, she encourages the congregation, friends, neighbors and honored guests to explore life’s big questions ... more

Rev. James Mowry   Rev. J. James Mowry JMowry@fumcsd.org
Minister of Visitation (part-time)

Jim was ordained as an Traveling Elder in the Methodist Church at Pittsburgh, PA in 1961. He holds degrees from West Virginia Wesleyan, Drew University School of Theology, and Andover Newton Theological School. ...more.

Rev. Greg LaDue   Rev. Greg LaDue GLaDue@fumcsd.org
Local Pastor (half time)

Rev. Gregory A. LaDue, M.F.T., is a Licensed Local Pastor and has been a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 15 years. He is the Director our New Life Counseling Center and is responsible for coordinating adult education experiences. ...more

Rev. Djalma Araujo   Rev. Djalma Araujo
Retired, Hospital Visitation

Popular retired minister Rev. Djalma Araujo visits the hospitalized and homebound and their families. He also conducts weddings and memorial services in Spanish, Portuguese and English.

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