Our Minister and Staff
Rev. Ellie Kilpatrick
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 858-755-9225
Rev. Ellie Kilpatrick invites you to visit her website for more information on her Theology, Experience, and Sermons at http://www.elliekilpatrick.com/experience–training.html.
Rev. Ellie is in the office from Tuesday to Thursday most weeks, and at Sunday Services about three times a month. She can be reached by email at [email protected]
MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Fellowship of San Dieguito in Solana Beach, CA
September 2022 – present: Minister
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Church in Livermore, Livermore, CA
August 2019 – August 2022: Minister
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF REDWOOD CITY, Redwood City, CA
July 2017 – July 2019: Community Minister
November 2016 – June 2017: Supervised Ministry Intern
SEQUOIA HOSPITAL, Redwood City, CA
September 2015 – September 2016: Chaplain Resident and ACPE Student
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST JUSTICE MINISTRY OF CALIFORNIA, California
June 2015 – August 2015: Intern
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF SAN JOSE AND RECOVERY CAFÉ SAN JOSE, San Jose, CA
November 2013-August 2014: Ministry Intern and Volunteer Coordinator
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF ROCHESTER AND UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF CANANDAIGUA, Rochester, NY and Canandaigua, NY July 2012 – September 2013: Ministerial Intern
GRIFFIN HOSPITAL, Derby, CT
September 2011 – February 2012: Pastoral Care Intern and ACPE Student Unit 1
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER INTERFAITH CHAPEL, Rochester, NY
June 2011 – August 2011: Intern
AUBURN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, New York, NY and Holmes, NY
June 2010 – July 2010: Interfaith Assistant/Cabin Counselor, Face to Face/Faith to Faith program (Holmes)
December 2008 – June 2009: Multifaith Program Assistant
EDUCATION
STARR KING SCHOOL FOR THE MINISTRY, Berkeley, CA
Supplementary Unitarian/Universalist Coursework: September, 2014-May 2015; Spring 2017
YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL, New Haven, CT; M.Div, May 2012
Activities: Sacramental Winers (a cappella group); Yale Divinity Drama
OBERLIN COLLEGE, Oberlin, OH; B.A., May 2007 (Double Major: History and Religion)
Activities: Oberlin Singers; theater productions; Conservatory voice lessons
Heather Megill
Director of Religious Exploration and Fellowship
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 858-755-9225
Heather Megill’s academic credentials include a master’s degree in Divinity `from Starr King School for the Ministry and a master’s degree in Music (Vocal Performance) from SUNY Buffalo. At Starr King, Heather’s focus was predominantly in pastoral care and multi-religious studies.
Heather has taught performance, theory, and practical applications of the arts, and worked with elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as young adults in K-12 schools, college and community theater organizations. In addition to student and volunteer leadership experience, Heather brings operational expertise and social media marketing and outreach skills.
Heather was raised in the United Church of Christ, attended a Catholic school and has spent most of her adult life finding spiritual connection within the UU tradition. She is the mother of two teenage boys.
Tristan Hamm
Congregational Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 858-755-9225
A lifelong San Diego resident and skilled administrator, Tristan joined us in April of 2024. He is very excited to contribute his support to the many important and exciting activities of our congregation.
Tristan is also a talented artist, a hobbyist skateboarder, and a taijijian sword fighting trainee among other things.
Always happy to help, you can reach him at the campus library Monday through Thursday, 9am – 5pm.”
Steve Milloy
Music Director
Steve Milloy is part of our music staff. Please see his bio HERE.
Joe Cantrell
Audio/Video Specialist
Joe Cantrell is part of our music staff. Please see his bio HERE.
Katie Klaerich
Pianist
Katie Klaerich is part of our music staff. Please see her bio HERE.
Byrht Renfrow
Asst. A/V & Setup Staff
Byrht enjoys reading (mainly sci-fi/fantasy) and has previously worked in the restaurant industry as well as doing two years of volunteer work at the Carmel Valley Library. He has extensive experience in customer service, and is able to fill in for our AV Specialist.
Guthry Hahm
Site Caretaker/Setup Staff
Guthry has a passion for photography and videography as well as an interest in music.
He has been going to UUFSD for all 17 years of his life and would like to further help the church through this job.