Meet our Staff
Dr. Stan Wicks   Dr. Stanley M. Wicksswicks@fumcsd.org
Director of Church Music

Stan Wicks has been the Director of Church Music at First United Methodist Church since 1998. He oversees the entire Music Ministry and directs the three adult choirs: Chancel Choir, Contemporary Singers and Masterwork Chorale. more
Bob Plimpton, Resident Organist   Robert PlimptonRPlimpton@fumcsd.org
Resident Organist

Robert Plimpton has served as Resident Organist of the First United Methodist Church of San Diego since August 2004. From 1984-2000, he served as San Diego Civic Organist, playing weekly recitals on the famed Spreckels Organ in Balboa Park.... more...
Kathy Fait, Director of Children's Choirs
  Kathy Wrench Faitmusicmomkf@earthlink.net
Director of Children's Choirs

Kathy directs the Chapel Choir (grades 7-12,) Altar Choir (grades 2-6,) Carol Choir (grade K-1,) and Cherub Choir (age 4). She also oversees the music for Vacation Bible School and Summer Arts Camp
Randal Newton, Director of Youth Ministries   Randal NewtonNewton@fumcsd.org
Director of Youth Ministries

Randy Newton is dedicated to Youth and Family Ministries. He oversees 4th grade through college-level ministries at First United Methodist Church, San Diego. Randy believes in empowering youth and families to live their spiritual lives in service to God... more...
Brenda Blake, Director of Church and Community Work   Brenda Blakebblake@fumcsd.org
Director, Church and Community Work

Our Church and Community Work includes our Mentoring Program, as well as our Food Ministry, the Interfaith Shelter Network, and other outreach ministries.
Dorothy Howard, Parish Nurse  

Dorothy HowardDHoward@fumcsd.org
Parish Nurse

As a member of the church's Health Ministry Task Force, the parish nurse coordinates health related programs, maintains equipment for lending and emergencies, and provides outreach to those who need medical assistance through referrals, visitation or consultations.

Tom Hamilton, Business Manager   Tom HamiltonTHamilton@fumcsd.org
Business Manager
Rhona Gorder, Director of Development  

Rhona GorderRGorder@fumcsd.org
Director of Development

Rhona joined the First Church staff as part-time Director of Development in February 2006. Prior to that, she spent 25 years in fund raising at UCLA, UCSD, and the San Diego Natural History Museum. more...

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