Meet Pastor Dan and our Staff
Pastor Dan Spacek (pastor Dan is on sabbatical through Sept. 1, 2018)
Dan took the lead of 1CC Auburn in March 2012. He brings with him a passion for leading creative worship. With the kind of sincerity and openness that makes newcomers feel welcome and safe, Dan speaks in spiritual ways without sounding overly “churchy.”
Central to Dan’s approach to worship is attending each others’ story. Each of us has a vital story to tell – we have all experienced joys and sorrows, somewhere along the line our faith has been strengthened and/or challenged. Dan invites people to share from that deep place whenever the community gathers—whether in worship, service, education or fellowship. His attentive listening not only encourages people to open up and share more deeply, but to see their connection to the ongoing story of the faith.
Stories and messages in the Bible touch us so deeply that their stories become our stories. God is still speaking, and creating more sacred stories through each of us. As we more deeply attend that journey, we are opened to profound personal growth and new movement within our wider community.
Dan completed seminary in 2002, graduating from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA. 1CC Auburn is the third church he has served. In addition to his church work, he finds joy in his family, music, and in adventurous outdoor activities.
Married to Andrea since 2010, Dan revels in the role of being Dad to their two sons. He enjoys both contemporary and traditional Christian music, and loves to contribute to worship through drama, singing, and playing the ukulele or harmonica. An active participant in sports, Dan is still a “diehahd” follower of his New England teams, and also enjoys exploring the vast beauty of the Auburn area, staying fit enough to keep up with his sons and wife, and looking for the next spirit-lifting adventure.
Dan took the lead of 1CC Auburn in March 2012. He brings with him a passion for leading creative worship. With the kind of sincerity and openness that makes newcomers feel welcome and safe, Dan speaks in spiritual ways without sounding overly “churchy.”
Central to Dan’s approach to worship is attending each others’ story. Each of us has a vital story to tell – we have all experienced joys and sorrows, somewhere along the line our faith has been strengthened and/or challenged. Dan invites people to share from that deep place whenever the community gathers—whether in worship, service, education or fellowship. His attentive listening not only encourages people to open up and share more deeply, but to see their connection to the ongoing story of the faith.
Stories and messages in the Bible touch us so deeply that their stories become our stories. God is still speaking, and creating more sacred stories through each of us. As we more deeply attend that journey, we are opened to profound personal growth and new movement within our wider community.
Dan completed seminary in 2002, graduating from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA. 1CC Auburn is the third church he has served. In addition to his church work, he finds joy in his family, music, and in adventurous outdoor activities.
Married to Andrea since 2010, Dan revels in the role of being Dad to their two sons. He enjoys both contemporary and traditional Christian music, and loves to contribute to worship through drama, singing, and playing the ukulele or harmonica. An active participant in sports, Dan is still a “diehahd” follower of his New England teams, and also enjoys exploring the vast beauty of the Auburn area, staying fit enough to keep up with his sons and wife, and looking for the next spirit-lifting adventure.
Pastor Charlotte Asher, Sabbatical Interim Minister (May-Aug. 2018)
Please welcome Reverend Charlotte Asher, our Renewal Minister, who will be with us from now until the end of Pastor Dan’s Renewal Leave, September 2nd. Having received both a Master’s of Arts, in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena and a Master’s of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, CA, Reverend Asher brings with her a wealth of teaching and pulpit experience. In addition to presenting our weekly Sunday Service, she will be available at the Church Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. We look forward to having Reverend Charlotte join us.
Please welcome Reverend Charlotte Asher, our Renewal Minister, who will be with us from now until the end of Pastor Dan’s Renewal Leave, September 2nd. Having received both a Master’s of Arts, in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena and a Master’s of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, CA, Reverend Asher brings with her a wealth of teaching and pulpit experience. In addition to presenting our weekly Sunday Service, she will be available at the Church Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. We look forward to having Reverend Charlotte join us.
Jenny Serrano, Junior High Youth Leader
Jenny has been part of this church since 1975. She was part of the youth groups and participated in Conference-wide and national UCC events. She and her husband, Charlie, along with their two children, are all active in 1CC. Jenny is a nurse and Charlie is a teacher. Jenny loves being the junior high youth group leader, and looks forward to continuing developing Faith Formation for our young people.
Jenny has been part of this church since 1975. She was part of the youth groups and participated in Conference-wide and national UCC events. She and her husband, Charlie, along with their two children, are all active in 1CC. Jenny is a nurse and Charlie is a teacher. Jenny loves being the junior high youth group leader, and looks forward to continuing developing Faith Formation for our young people.
Barb Grandstaff, Secretary
Barb has been a member of 1CC since 1976. After teaching high school science for 37 years, she retired in 2006. She loves to spend her free time being crafty and hanging out with her 2 adorable grandchildren. She took over the secretary position in 2013 and loves her job.
Barb has been a member of 1CC since 1976. After teaching high school science for 37 years, she retired in 2006. She loves to spend her free time being crafty and hanging out with her 2 adorable grandchildren. She took over the secretary position in 2013 and loves her job.
Richard March, Music Director
Richard comes to us with ten years of experience in church music and education. With a Bachelors of Arts degree in Music from San Francisco State University, Richard has worked in churches since 2002 developing and implementing music curricula, directing choirs, leading congregational singing, and writing music. Richard is an experienced guitarist and songwriter, with 15 years touring California and the southwest as both a solo performer and with other music ensembles.
Richard comes to us with ten years of experience in church music and education. With a Bachelors of Arts degree in Music from San Francisco State University, Richard has worked in churches since 2002 developing and implementing music curricula, directing choirs, leading congregational singing, and writing music. Richard is an experienced guitarist and songwriter, with 15 years touring California and the southwest as both a solo performer and with other music ensembles.
Jane Roach, Organist
As the church organist and pianist since Feb. 1996. Jane accompanies the choirs and the congregation in worship. She has also led adult and children’s choirs, directs Vacation Bible School music, sings and plays with other ensembles in worship and participates in Worship Planning. Jane is also active in the community as a full-time musician and finds great joy in her Ministry of Music.
As the church organist and pianist since Feb. 1996. Jane accompanies the choirs and the congregation in worship. She has also led adult and children’s choirs, directs Vacation Bible School music, sings and plays with other ensembles in worship and participates in Worship Planning. Jane is also active in the community as a full-time musician and finds great joy in her Ministry of Music.
Harold and Jeanne Johnson, Church Visitors
Harold has been an ordained minister for over fifty years. Harold and Jeanne have been married for thirty-two years. They enjoy visiting people in their homes, hospitals, care homes or wherever needed.
Harold has been an ordained minister for over fifty years. Harold and Jeanne have been married for thirty-two years. They enjoy visiting people in their homes, hospitals, care homes or wherever needed.
Joyce Isheim, Financial Administrator
Geno Wood, Custodian
