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 ProgressingSpirit.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! Jess celebrates life with their wife, Deshna (an ordained interfaith chaplain), bonus daughter Kaila, and their four-legged friends. Why they/them, elle/ellx? Click here. |
Dori Eisenhauer (she/her) is happily settling into the Bay Area in Novato. At her side is Pixie Jane, her trusty Pomeranian, and a lovely kitty named Van Gogh who keep her company while she enjoys her favorite hobbies: making jewelry, writing, reading and spending time with good friends. Originally from Pennsylvania, Dori came to California by way of Washington state and New York before making a home in Marin County. |
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. Christina can be reached for event booking at [email protected]. |
Community Congregational Church 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon, CA. 94920 Phone: 415-435-9108 email: [email protected] |