Rev. Tom Gough was born, raised, and educated in Maine. After graduating from Bates College (Theater/Rhetoric), Rev.
Penny V. Phillips, MA, MDiv, BCC, retired from her 25-year ministry at the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital Hospice and Palliative
Kristin grew up singing in the First Congregational UCC in Janesville, Wisconsin. After receiving degrees in music education
Maryann Coole grew up attending FCCSJ, was confirmed here in junior high and started helping in the church school while
Mark has been a member of FCCSJ since 1993. He has been serving as the Treasurer since 2013 and has been an active part
Cindy has attended First Congregational Church of San Jose Since 1986 and became a member in 1995. She was born in Memphis,
Susan Snook-Luther and Barbara Sunseri are our accompanists. Both are accomplished musicians with extensive performance
Laurel grew up in Chico and studied German at UC Davis. She met her husband (a fellow Californian) as an exchange student
Kadie Eckhardt grew up attending First Congregational Church of San Jose. She enjoys reading, walking around Target, going