Staff

Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons

Contact the Reverend Dr. Kendyl Gibbons via email at MinisterAtFirstUnitarian.org or call her at 612.377.6608 x116. The Reverend Dr. Kendyl Gibbons is the ninth senior minister of the First Unitarian Society. She is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, a recognized leader in our continental Association, and past president of the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association. Kendyl is a 1976 graduate of the College of William and Mary, with BAs in Religion and Sociology. She holds a Master's degree from the University of Chicago Divinity School, and a Doctorate of Ministry from our UU seminary, Meadville Lombard Theological School.

Jan Devor, Director, Religious Education

Contact Jan Devor via email at DREatFirstUnitarian.org or call her at 612.377.6608 x108. Jan Devor, born and raised in Michigan, holds a BA and MA in education from the University of Michigan. She taught middle school for thirteen years and then embarked on a career as a religious educator.

Will Hegeman, Congregational Administrator

As administrator, Will oversees finance, building operations and communications of the First Unitarian Society. You may contact Will via email at OfficeAtFirstUnitarian.org or call him at 612.377.6608 x101.

Barbara Brooks, Music Director

As Music Director, Barb coordinates the vocal and musical components of the Sunday service. In addition, Barb oversees the special music programs offered by the Society throughout the year. You may contact Barb via email at ChorusAtFirstUnitarian.org or call her at 612.377.6608 x106.

Dr. Jeffrey Stirling, Orchestra Conductor

You may contact Jeffrey via email at OrchestraAtFirstUnitarian.org or call him at 612.377.6608 x106. Dr. Jeffrey Stirling is a well-known Twin-Cities conductor and music educator. Currently Jeff conducts the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies along with the Saint Paul Civic Symphony and the Northeast Orchestra.

Allison Stevens, Finance Director

Allison Stevens serves as the finance director for the Society and the Foundation. You may contact Allison via email at FinanceAtFirstUnitarian.org or call her at 612.377.6608 x112.

Morgan Rock, Publications/Facilities Coordinator

Morgan manages the FUS publications including creating the quarterly journal The First Unitarian, the electronic newsletter and orders of service. She also schedules room rentals. You may contact Morgan via email at InfoAtFirstUnitarian.org or call her at 612.377.6608 x111. 

Laney Ohmans, Membership and Outreach Coordinator

Laney oversees membership and publicity. Contact her with questions about membership, how to get involved, or how to connect with others here. Contact Laney via email at MembershipAtFirstUnitarian.org or call her at 612.377.6608 x104.

Carol Koepp, Social Justice Coordinator

Carol oversees the Social Action Committee and is our main contact for our social justice outreach. Contact Carol via email at SACatFirstUnitarian.org or call her at 612.377.6608 x103.

Luke Stevens-Royer & Diggitt McLaughlin, Interns

Luke is graduate of United Theological Seminary in the Twin Cities. He can be reached by email at luke [at] firstunitarian [dot] org (LukeATFirstunitarian.org), or through extension 107. Diggitt is a third-year student at Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, joining us for a two-year parttime internship. Contact her through diggitt [at] firstunitarian [dot] org (DiggittAT Firstunitarian.org), or through extension 103.