Minister and Staff

Angeline JacksonMinister, Rev. Angeline Jackson (she)

RevAngeline@uudavis.org

Rev. Angeline Jackson is a scholar, a social justice warrior, and a rising star in the UUA.

RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION (RE)

Religious Educator: Kate Logvy (she)

re@uudavis.org  / auction@uudavis.org (Auction Coordinator)

Part time, primarily works Sundays.

Since 2017, her efforts have ensured that we have reliable childcare, safe spaces, Religious Education programming and staffing, and a welcoming environment for families!

 

Youth Coordinator: Sophia Belvoir (she)

youth@uudavis.org    Part time; primarily works Sundays.

The Youth Coordinator provides consistent leadership for activities and programs to junior and senior high school youth in the following programs: Middle School UU Group (MUUGs), Junior High Our Whole Lives (OWL), 9th grade Coming of Age (COA), and the High School Group (UUNIQUE).

 

MUSIC MINISTRY 

music@uudavis.org        Part time.

Music Director, LuAnn Higgs (she), a Davis native, is Director of the Davis Youth Choir and accompanist for the Davis Community Chorale.  She can be found as a Staff Accompanist for California State University Sacramento, where she frequently vocal directs the Department of Theatre and Dance’s musical productions.  She is also the Director of the Congregation B’nai Israel High Holy Day Choir in Sacramento.  She has completed some years of study at UC Davis, CSU Sacramento, and at die Hochschule der Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna, but her main influence and muse was pianist Louise Savage, currently of Boulder, Colorado, whom she studied with for many years.  In Davis, you may have seen her on the stage in many Davis Comic Opera Company productions, also as accompanist for “Citizens Who Care” fundraisers. LuAnn teaches both voice and piano privately in her home studio in Sacramento.

Juuliebells Handbell & Handchime Co-Director: Linda Birse (she)

Linda BirseLinda Birse: After Linda earned her BA in Music and a Standard Secondary Teaching Credential, she taught vocal and instrumental music for many years in Esparto, Bakersfield and Davis.  While teaching fulltime, she earned her MA in Education/Counseling and a Multiple Subjects Credential, as well as a Pupil Personnel Services Credential.  Linda taught 5th grade for 16 years at Patwin Elementary, having her students perform musical comedies that she wrote.  In 2013, Linda joined the Juuliebells as a ringer, began conducting in 2016, and became co-director in 2018.

 

Juuliebells Handbell & Handchime Co-Director: Kyria Boundy-Mills (she)Kyria Boundy-Mills

Kyria joined the Juuliebells in 2014, and became the co-director in 2021. She minored in music at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, with an emphasis on piano performance. She was the accompanist for the Willett Elementary School Chorus from 2006 to 2013, and has accompanied the seasonal UUCD Family Choir. Since 2016, she has played keyboard with It’s About Time, a 17-piece community jazz big band.

Juuliebells was established in 2010 by Barbara Meixner, Director.  

OFFICE STAFF

Congregational Administrator: Mandy Dawn (she)

(530) 753-2581 (leave a message), office@uudavis.org / rentals@uudavis.org

Full Time (M-F, 9am-5pm);

Answers emails, 9am-3pm, Monday – Thursday.

My position serves as a point of welcome, contact, and connection for visitors, newcomers, Members, Friends, Staff, and other organizations.  I support the work of UUCD staff and leadership through communication, publications, calendaring, and collaboration.

As Administrator, I work with our Financial Manager as part a team that supports the financial workings of the church, including budgeting, bill pay, payroll, hiring, and rental contracts.  We also work to support the Financial Officer, Stewardship Team, and Human Resources.

Along with the Facilities Coordinator, my position helps to support the Operations Co-Chairs, who in-turn support the Board vision by problem-solving as issues arise.

I’ve worked at UUCD since 2004.

 

Financial Manager: Debrah Olsen (she)

bookkeeper@uudavis.org

Part time, 20 hours per week (remote, usually Monday, Wednesday, Friday).

Working with the Congregational Administrator, Financial Officer, and Operations Co-Chairs, I provide accurate accounting and business records utilizing generally accepted accounting practices and standards for nonprofits.  I’ve worked at UUCD since 2015.

Financial Manager Essential Functions (partial list; for a full list, contact office@uudavis.org):  Implements financial policies and practices put in place by the Board of Trustees.  Follow Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).  Maintains appropriate and accurate financial records for the Church.  Prepare monthly financial reporting package and budget preparation.  Timely prepare and report local, state, and federal taxes.  Process quarterly and annual payroll tax reports as required.  Receive, record, and ensure acknowledgment of all gifts, donations, and cash receipts.

 

Jake WhittakerFacilities Coordinator: Jake Whittaker (he)

facilities@uudavis.org

Facilities Coordinator

Maintenance, Repairs, Security

Part time, 20 hours per week (on-site Tuesdays and Fridays; remotely Wednesday afternoons).

Report a Facilities Problem

Jake Whittaker brings experience as a naval officer, educator, and handyman to his new position as facilities coordinator. He takes pride in being versatile and quick to learn. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty or take things apart to figure out how they work. He values teamwork, community, and humanity. Born in Sacramento and raised in Stockton, Jake is an alumnus of Cornell University and UC Davis. Beyond book-learning, he has acquired world experience by sojourning in England, China, and Canada and visiting over a dozen other countries. He speaks Chinese fluently, reads French, and knows tidbits of several other foreign languages. A long-time Davis resident, Jake currently lives in Sacramento with his family. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, hiking, and music.