Meet Our Staff

In the heart of San Diego's Mission Valley community, we are a congregation that welcomes all people. Whether you're looking for grief support groups or ministries, giving opportunities or current events in our community, First United Methodist Church San Diego has something for you.

Get to know our FUMCSD staff! Scroll down to learn about our diverse and knowledgeable team, including our pastors, spiritual growth leaders, and staff from our music ministry, administration, communications, facilities, Children's Growing Center, and Dream School of the Arts teams.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments. Our FUMCSD staff looks forward to hearing from you!

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Sean  MacRae Smith

Sean MacRae Smith

Bass Vocalist

Sean MacRae Smith is a music educator, performer, and composer, and will join the music staff of First Church as Bass Section Leader in December. A graduate of Pomona College, he holds a BA in Music with concentrations in musicology and composition and a minor in Physics. Sean was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and moved to San Diego in 2022. Alongside his involvement at First Church, Sean is a brilliant small-ensemble singer, most recently holding a residency as a baritone Young Artist with Des Moines-based CORO. He is also a private music teacher and composer in his spare time.