Our Staff
Rev. Jess Shine (they/them/elle) brings over two decades experience pastoring churches and communities that have included police officers, patients, young adults, retirees and everyone in between. Shine brings a passion for people and a skill for communicating in transformative ways. Shine has written for ProgressiveChristianity.org and serves as Guest Faculty at The Chaplaincy Institute.
Rev. Jess is a descendant of Mexican peoples, as well as Indian and Northwestern European immigrants. Their spirituality is most deeply experienced through relationships, reading, music, wine, travel, theological conversations, sports, and food! Why they/them, elle/ellx? Click here. |
Ladé Adesanya (Lah-Day) (She/Her) combines experience in communications, social media, and design with a deep commitment to social and environmental advocacy. She brings a creative and intersectional approach to community building and community care.
Ladé is a proud alumna of Howard University, where she earned a B.A. in Sociology, shaping her understanding of systemic inequities and the power of collective action. She finds the most inspiration when active in nature, dancing, reading, writing, and spending time with her cat. |
Scott DeTurk (he/him) provides music for our Sunday services. "Nothing brings me greater joy than using my musical skills to create a pathway to the heart that opens each of us to universal truth and spirit." Academy DeTurk |
Christina Russell (she/her) brings over 10 years of experience in the events industry, where she has successfully executed a wide range of events including weddings, non-profit gatherings, business functions, social events, and conferences. Her passion lies in creating impactful experiences that forge meaningful connections and leave lasting memories.
A Bay Area native, Christina currently resides in Tiburon with her partner and mini pet family ~ two cats and a Cape parrot. Her happy place is in nature, hiking trails, laughing with friends and family, enjoying music of all kinds, savoring Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, cheering for Bay Area sports teams, and soaking in beautiful sunsets. |
Community Congregational Church 145 Rock Hill Road, Tiburon, CA 94920 Phone: 415-435-9108 email: [email protected] |
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The United Church of Christ acknowledges that its buildings and ministries, in all of its settings, are situated on traditional territories of Native, First Nations, American Indian, and Indigenous Peoples. The Northern California-Nevada Conference Office is on traditional Miwok land.
Community Congregational Church gathers on Coast Miwok land. We gather as guests.
Community Congregational Church gathers on Coast Miwok land. We gather as guests.