Our interim minister
The Rev. Dr. Sandy Tice has been called as our “Interim” (Transitional) Minister as we search for a new “Installed” Minister. We have welcomed her with open arms. Here are a few things about Rev. Sandy in her own words:
“I am a Presbyterian pastor. The PCUSA and the UCC are in full communion, (meaning we can call a pastor from one branch of the family tree to serve in another). I am married to a Presbyterian pastor named Tom Rennard. He and I live in a cottage at Monte Vista Grove with our 25 lb. dog Charlie.
“Our daughter, Bethany, a graphic designer, lives in Brooklyn. I have an M.Div degree, a D.Min, a Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction, and I am a certified Forest Guide! I like to bake bread, I am a weaver, and I speak a tiny bit of Japanese because I was a summer exchange student in high school.
“A priority in the coming year will be to come to know you, to listen to your stories and your longings, and to try to hold up a mirror to help you listen for God’s invitation. I will help the congregation prepare an official Profile of the church and be an advisor to the Permanent Minister Search Committee, once it is constituted.”
Connie Washburn - Musical Director
Music Director/Pianist Connie Washburn holds a Bachelor of Music degree in education and has been bringing music to FCC UCC for over 10 years. In addition, she maintains a private Sierra Madre piano and vocal coaching studio, and accompanies various singers and choirs throughout the region.
Sallie McNair - Facilities Liaison
Sallie McNair is currently representing the church and actively communicating and coordinating as Building Liaison and Event Coordinator for the FCC community. Her responsibilities entail designing, planning and staffing all special events which include, festivals, luncheons, concerts, fundraisers and an annual Scholarship Tea.
In this role she is responsible for maintaining tenant relations, overseeing Sunday worship services and events to follow, interviewing new hires, negotiating with vendors, purchasing supplies, submitting quarterly reports and staff payroll.
Prior to obtaining her current position in February of 2019, Sallie was an onsite property manager for 17 years with FCC.
She has real estate background and has assisted in event designing at these various venues: Cal Poly Pomona University, the Rose Bowl, Ambassador College Performing Arts and the Pasadena City Centennial event.
Anne Cohen - acting office associate
Anne Cohen has been a member of FCCUCC since 1969. She is a retired UCC minister and has done a number of office jobs over her lifetime. She is currently filling the role of Acting Office Associate as our church goes through a transition to a new Installed Minister. Once that person is in place, we will hire a “Permanent” Office Associate