DEACONS
Deacons are elected to a ministry of care and compassion both within and outside the congregation. They pray for members and friends, provide meals in times of need or crisis, and deliver flowers to shut -ins and to those recovering from illness or surgery. They provide rides to church and to weekday appointments for those unable to drive. The Deacons also host the reception following a memorial service.
Meet our deacons
Joan Flood
Joan Flood
Memorial Receptions
I'm a third generation Northern Californian,raised in Alameda. I have elementary, pre-school and adult ed credentials and have taught and coordinated Sunday Schools in various Bay Area cities. My husband Al and I met at the Alameda Pres Church Teen Youth Group over 60 years ago.
Lisa Della Valle
Lisa Della Valle
Co-Moderator of Deacons
I am a retired elementary school teacher, having taught third grade for 29 years. My interests are hiking, gardening, swimming, volunteering both at FPCSA and in the community at large. I also relish time spent with friends and family, especially our three young grandchildren.
Marita Mayer
Marita Mayer
I was a public defender for over 30 years in Contra Costa County. Now retired, I keep busy with my family, friends and volunteer projects. I especially love being surrounded by books and book lovers at Townbooks in San Anselmo and by wonderful singers in our church choir. I feel such gratitude to live in such a beautiful garden of a town.
Anne Poore
Anne Poore
I’m a former nurse practitioner, nursing instructor, and elementary school teacher. As a Marin Master Gardener I help lead 2nd graders on local field trips . My husband Roger & I have been married for 65 years and have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. My son Allan and I hiked 30 miles of the Camino de Santiago this summer.
Mary Kathryn Marcom
Mary Kathryn Marcom
Flock Lists
I’m a Certified Professional Life and Grief Coach and love connecting with other people. I’m a kidney transplant recipient, grateful for each day, and I enjoy being outdoors with my dog, Mercy. In my spare time, I enjoy writing and listening to music.
Chris Francisco
Chris Francisco
Flowers
My family became part of the FPCSA community in 2001, while I was studying at SFTS. I was ordained in 2011. I work part-time at Neurorestorative with traumatic brain-injured clients. My interests include reading, fiber arts, puzzles, 12 Step Recovery, and Warriors basketball.
Margy Tuck
Margy Tuck
Retired English examiner and artist, I am happily back in San Anselmo, my home town. I keep myself busy pet-sitting and going to our exercise class here in Duncan Hall where you can see my little stained glass window I made at age 11! Although I’ve lived almost 8 years overseas, I’m a 5th generation Bay Area kid.