Meet the Staff
Mary Lynn Tobin PDF Print E-mail
 Mary Lynn Tobin 

Rev. Mary Lynn Tobin
Pastor & Head of Staff
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I am the pastor and head of staff for Davis Community Church. I am the main preaching pastor and the staff liaison to the Session and the Ministry of Worship. I am available for conversation during my weekly drop-in hours (Wednesday s, 4 – 6 p.m.) and for pastoral care by appointment.

Last Updated on Monday, 11 May 2009 16:42
 
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Rev. Tricia Calahan
Associate Pastor for
Christian Formation

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Contact me regarding Christian education for children, youth and adults, child care, Children’s Chapel, small groups and fellowship groups.  I am the staff liaison to the Ministry of Community Life and the Ministry of Christian Formation.  I am available for pastoral care by appointment.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 12:26
 
Bill Habicht PDF Print E-mail
 Bill Habicht

Rev. Bill Habicht
Associate Pastor
 Mission and Outreach
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Contact me with any questions you have about visiting DCC, church membership, social justice, the Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter, and community outreach.  I am the staff liaison to the Ministry of Church & Society and the Ministry, Ministry of Laity & Outreach.  I am available for pastoral care by appointment.

Last Updated on Monday, 11 May 2009 16:37
 
David Deffner PDF Print E-mail
 David Deffner 

Dr. David Deffner,

Minister of Music

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Contact me regarding all things musical at Davis Community Church: worship music, choirs (Chancel, Chamber, Carol), the DCC Concert Series, etc.  I work with Norma Meyer (Bell Choir director) and with Mary Kay (Cherub Choir director).  I am a staff liaison to the Ministry of Worship.

 

David Deffner is our Minister of Music and organist. David was born in Berkeley, and began serving as a church musician at the age of 16. He spent 25 years in the Midwest and received degrees from Valparaiso University, the University of Minnesota, and Northwestern University. He has lived in the Sacramento area since 1988 and is well known for his concerts and recitals. In addition, the music staff includes Choir Directors Norma Meyer and Mary Kay. Together they lead an outstanding ministry of music, both vocal and instrumental, for our congregation.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 June 2009 12:18
 
Erin Besser-Kelly PDF Print E-mail

Youth Program Coordinator

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Contact me about getting involved with youth programs or events, or for inormation about specific events.

Erin serves as the Youth Program Coordinator at DCC, handling the administrative needs of our youth ministry program. Erin is a native of Davis, where she spent much of her youth serving the community's children. Erin received her B.A. and teaching credential from California State University, Sacramento. Erin has taught elementary school in a variety of schools throughout California, including: Sacramento, San Diego, Santa Cruz and Monterey. Erin received her Master's in Educational Technology in 2008 from Azusa Pacific University. Erin and her son, Nicholas, live in Woodland.  Erin enjoys baking, painting, spending time with her family and traveling the world with Nicholas.
Last Updated on Friday, 25 June 2010 15:53
 
Julie Herdt PDF Print E-mail
 Julie Herdt 

Julie Herdt

Minister of Administration

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Contact me regarding the church calendar, your personal contact information, baptisms, liturgy schedule, office volunteers, Session business, advertising & publicity outside the church and facility use at DCC (weddings, memorials and special occasions).


Julie provides administrative support to the pastors, Session and the congregation in the church office. Her responsibilities are varied but include coordination of worship leadership, publicity, church calendar, facility use, session business as well as service to all who enter the church office. Julie brings a background in Human Resources and benefits administration. She is a graduate of UC Irvine's School of Social Ecology and finds that in the church office she has found a rewarding career as a practicing, faith-full Social Ecologist. 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 June 2010 12:41
 
JoAnn Diel PDF Print E-mail
 JoAnn Diel 

JoAnn Diel
Minister of Congregational Care
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Contact me about Stephen Ministry, Care Teams Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Visitation Ministry, Meals and Rides Ministry, and our Prayer Chain. I provide much of the pastoral care of DCC.  I am a trained Spiritual Director and the staff liaison to the Ministry of Congregational Care.  I am in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

JoAnn is our Minister of Congregational Care. In 1999 she left teaching at Pioneer Elementary School to join the staff at DCC. JoAnn is a layperson who feels called to help others deepen their relationships with God and with others in our church community. JoAnn connects with our older adults, our new members, and anyone going through a tough time.  She is the mother of two adult sons and their wives and five precious grandchildren, all who live locally and who fill her life with love and delight.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 July 2009 15:31
 
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Elizabeth Henderson

Elizabeth Andrea 

Minister of Communications

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Contact me with items you would like to have run in the Sunday bulletin, the monthly Courier newsletter, and the weekly email update.

 

I am a trained Spiritual Director and am happy to provide information on local Spiritual Direction opportunities.    

 


Elizabeth loves facilitating retreats and small groups at DCC and in the community.  She has been providing individual spiritual direction and contemplative retreats/small groups since 2000.  

She is a holistic health student and enjoys participating in community theatre, traveling, and sharing her life with Brett and their family -- Emily and James, and their two goofball kittens, Skitter and Bosco.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 11:57
 
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Maria Rodriguez
Minister of Finance and Facilities
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Contact me if you have questions regarding your financial giving or questions about the DCC financial updates.  You can also contact me if you have facility concerns including repair and custodial needs.

I am the staff liason to the Ministry of Financial Support and the Ministry of Buildings and Grounds.



Maria is our Minister of Finance and Facilities.  Besides Finance and Facilities, she is responsible for the personnel and membership records.  She enjoys spending time with her two sons and husband, keeping up with her book club, growing a vegetable garden, and knitting. She is a graduate of UC Davis School of Management and is joyful about working at DCC.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 June 2009 14:07