Our Minister and Staff
Rev. Heather Megill
Minister
Email: heather@uufsd.org
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, Rev. Heather focused on pastoral care and multi-religious studies. She completed her Clinical Pastoral Education with Sankofa CPE and is ordained through the Order of Universal Interfaith. She is currently pursuing Ministerial Fellowship with the UUA.
Heather has taught performance, theory, and practical applications of the performing arts at the University of New Haven, Idyllwild Arts Academy, MiraCosta College, and Palomar College. In addition to student and volunteer leadership experience, Heather brings operational expertise and social media marketing and outreach skills to her ministry work. She founded the non-profit Helping Hands Chaplaincy, where she works with individuals processing grief surrounding difficult home transitions.
Heather is a fourth generation minister, 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.
Emily Host
Director of Religious Exploration
Email: explore@uufsd.org
Phone: 858-755-9225
Emily Host holds a Master’s degree in Teaching and has spent almost 20 years in education. She has been an elementary classroom teacher and teacher coach. Emily and her family have been UUFSD members for three years and she is excited to deepen her work with the congregation as the new DREF.
In her free time, you can find her reading, trying a new coffee shop, and cheering on her kids from the soccer sideline.
Ashley Morn
Fellowship Administrator
Email: office@uufsd.org
Phone: 858-755-9225
Ashley Morn graduated with her Master’s degree in social work from San Diego State University, and has extensive experience in both administrative and social work roles. Ashley brings a passion for systems, creating connection, and logistical ease.
In her free time, Ashley enjoys exploring her spirituality, reading, and spending time with her partner and two dogs.”
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.