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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

Barbara Shindelus

Barbara Shindelus

Barbara Shindelus

Raised on the peninsula, I'm a California native. I attended San Francisco State University where I studied nursing and met my husband, Tony. We raised three sons and helped raise several grandchildren. We enjoyed traveling and visited many countries. Now I'm enjoying being home maintaining the properties with my family.

Jillian Robinson

Jillian Robinson

Jillian Robinson

Role tbd

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Lisa Cosby

Lisa Cosby

Lisa Cosby

Hello! I’ve been a member of our church for over twenty years. My highlights here include many mission trips for Hurricane Katrina rebuilding. I’ve enjoyed getting to know people by serving on committees. Outside of work, I travel and spend time with animals.




Margy Tuck

Margy Tuck

Margy Tuck

Transportation

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.

Patty Woods

Patty Woods

Patty Woods

Role tbd

I am a resident of Fairfax and moved here from San Francisco during COVID. There, I attended a non-denominational church. I feel very welcomed at FPCSA. I look forward to being a deacon and using my time in sharing the work of this group. I have experience in helping seniors as a companion or driving to medical appointments. I am retired as a Building Manager and I teach Tai Chi for seniors.

Christine Grossi

Christine Grossi

Christine Grossi

I love being a part of this church, connecting with people, and being of service. I enjoy playing the piano, cooking and eating, walking Marin trails, playing computer games and being with family and friends. I’ve been married to Ron since 1966 and our son, Paul, is a physics teacher.

Joy Snyder

Joy Snyder

Joy Snyder

Co-Moderator, Flock lists

I have been everything from restaurant hostess to newspaper reporter to college administrator and always a Mom. In my retirement/volunteer life, I supervise groups of volunteers for various dinner/housing programs serving the food & housing-insecure communities.

Lorna Roulston

Lorna Roulston

Lorna Roulston

Transportation

I share my life with the love of my life Karl. I am a California credentialed Master Teacher and have worked at San Anselmo Preschool since 1983. I started singing at age 5 and as an adult I sing first soprano in FPCSA choir.

Marita Mayer

Marita Mayer

Marita Mayer

Food for Friends, Memorials

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.

Jennifer Epstein

Jennifer Epstein

Jennifer Epstein

Treasurer, Food for Friends

Jen Epstein lives in Novato and works in Human Resources. Jen is currently serving as the Treasurer of the Deacons, oversees the Deacon's fund, and helps distribute funds to those in need. Jen is married, and her son, Mark, is in college in North Carolina. Jen has two dogs and enjoys reading and knitting.

Laurie Buntain

Laurie Buntain

Laurie Buntain

Role tbd

Raised in Winnetka, Illinois, I went to college in Louisiana (Art History) and then worked in investment-banking in New York. I moved to Marin County in May of 1987, and spent 20 years in asset management and financial analysis. I have an MA from Dominican University in Counseling Psychology and am an MFT in private practice. I live in San Anselmo and have also been a member and served as Co-chairperson of the San Anselmo Historical Commission. I have been a part of First Pres since 1990.

Maggie McDowell

Maggie McDowell

Maggie McDowell

Memorials

My husband and I joined FPCSA in 1995 and I’m thrilled to join the deacons again. I’m a retired physical therapist. i enjoy time with my children and grandchildren, volunteering at the San Francisco Botanical Garden and as a Master Gardener, sewing, and playing the piano. Singing is a huge joy for me. A highlight of my week is singing in the choir on Sunday morning.

Mary Kathryn Marcom

Mary Kathryn Marcom

Mary Kathryn Marcom

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ABOUT US

First Presbyterian San Anselmo is a progressive, inclusive Christian community blessed with meaningful worship, people who care for one another, diverse ministries for all ages, and a passion for justice and service.

CONTACT

(415) 456-3713

 

72 Kensington Road

San Anselmo, CA  94960

 

mail@togetherweserve.org

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