Our Minister and Staff
Ministry
Rev. Sangye Hawke
Lead Minister
Reverend Sangye Hawke is a recent graduate of the progressive Unitarian Universalist Seminary, Starr King School for the Ministry of Oakland. Sangye also received the Bodhisattva Vow in Karma Kagyu Buddhism in 1994 and is also devout practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. Sangye received their call … read more.
Reverend Becky Leyser, M.Div
Community Affiliated Minister
Michael J. Mares
Choir Director
Programs
Kendra Canela
Childcare
Annie Holm
Childcare
Administration
Bob Miess
Executive Church Administrator
Bob Miess became our office manager in 2020. Ordained as a Lutheran minister over 45 years ago, he chose a secular career in technology after three years in the ministry. Bob became a member of the First Unitarian Church of San Jose in 1998, and … read more.