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First United Methodist Church
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The members of the congregation are the ministers of this church. We welcome you to become acquainted, and to discover your own ministry!

Our Pastor

is Rev. Myrna Bernadel-Huey.

I was born in Haiti; raised in the Philadelphia suburb of Wayne, PA; received a BA in Psychology from Dickinson College, in Carlisle, PA; received my Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Boston University, concentrating my studies in Pastoral Counseling, and Social Ethics; and completed a Post-Graduate Training Program in Pastoral Counseling from the Samaritan Counseling Center in Portland, OR.  Most recently, I completed the Clinical Pastoral Education program at the John Muir - Mt. Diablo Medical Center (now John Muir Health).  My husband and I have a soon-to-be 11 yr. old and a 16 yr. old. For self care, I receive Rosen Body Work and enjoy a regular Curves workout to envigorate my body, mind, and spirit!


Our Youth Director

Carrie Smith can be contacted at (510)537-5582 or carrie3600@sbcglobal.net.


Our Director of Discipleship Ministries

is Judy Bulman

Judy is a long time member of our congregation having first come to our church as a child when her family moved to California. Her three children grew up in this church and were active in Sunday School and UMYF.

Judy has completed the course work for the Certification in Spiritual Formation offered by the UMC. Her current interest is in developing and providing both Sunday and weekday opportunities for adult spiritual growth. She can usually be reached at the church office on Thursdays.

Judy is currently on leave to deal with health issues. We hope that our prayers for Judy are answered.

Our Music Director

April McNeely  leads our choir and our bell choir.

Our Organist

This position is currently being filled by a volunteer.

Our Church Secretary

Beth (need bio information)

Our Custodian

is Nancy Ratner Skinner.

Nancy is a professional dancer and during 2004 she went with her dance troupe to perform in Yugoslavia.

Our Facilities Manager

is Bob Tanquary.

Bob works to coordinate room use, and to insure effective use of the facilities of First UMC. Bob is a member of the Board of Trustees, a longtime member of First UMC, a kind and thoughtful steward and negotiator on behalf of the Board of Trustees.