Our Staff
The Rev. Rick Marshall (Pastor)
Pastor Rick has a Bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Oregon and a Master of Divinity degree from Claremont School of Theology, where he studied process theology with John B. Cobb, Jr., and David Ray Griffin. He is the author of a confirmation curriculum and is a regular contributor to the Process & Faith Lectionary Commentary. He has served as BUCC’s minister for more than 23 years and has been active in the wider community. His special interests include pastoral care with grieving families and mortuary professionals.
Pastor Rick's Welcoming Statement
“BUCC is a place where people come to worship the transforming power of God in their lives, to discover a basis for a life of hope, and to form supportive friendships. There is a place for you in this growing fellowship. We look forward to the possibility of your becoming a part of the Brea Congregational Church family. We invite you to come and grow strong with us!”
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The Rev. Jeanyne Slettom (Pastor)
Pastor Jeanyne has a B.A. from Macalester College (MN), an M.Div from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities (MN) and a PhD from Claremont Graduate University, where she studied process theology with Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki. She is Managing Director of Process & Faith, a resource organization for faith communities focusing on process theology. She writes liturgies and has a special interest in worship music.
Pastor Jeanyne's Welcoming Statement
“I believe that God is present in every moment, working in and through creation, as the creative source of possibility and transformation. Therefore, with God there is always a new beginning, always a new possibility. As such, an openness to and discernment of God’s presence is central to Christian living. At BUCC, we work to support and encourage this kind of awareness, in worship, in mission, and in our fellowship.
We welcome diversity as part of God’s wondrous creation. We welcome your questions and doubts. We invite you to the communion table. We respect your faith journey. We think we have as much to learn from you as you may want to learn from us. We invite you to worship!”
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The Rev. Cathy Hopkins (Faith Formation Director)
Cathy has an ARN from Riverside City College and an M.Div. from Claremont School of Theology with an emphasis in Christian education. She has written and published children's materials and contributed to Creative Transformation, a publication of Process and Faith. She develops weekly focus sheets to help integrate children into the worship experience and provide talking points for parents. She has a special interest in the integration of process theology into rotational models of learning.
Kathryn Arnold Kadletz (Youth Leader)
Kathryn has a B.S. in Business Administration from Fresno State and her juris doctorate from California Western School of Law in San Diego. She left the practice of law almost 12 years ago to raise her family but never left the education of children, where her specialty has been the "tween" years and teaching art. Special interests lie in children with significant Special Needs and their families, reading and scrapbooking.
Linda Hammontree (Music Director)
Linda has a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Chapman College, as well as graduate work in choral conducting at Cal State Fullerton. As a singer in the choir of the Oregon Bach Festival for 17 years, Linda had the privilege of performing and recording under the direction of Grammy award winner Helmuth Rilling. In addition to teaching vocal music in junior high and high school, Linda has been sharing her musical gifts with Brea Congregational UCC for the past 20 years.
Alice Fields (Organist)
Alice has a Bachelor of Music for Organ Performance from California State University, Fullerton, and was trained by Esther Jones, Norberto Guinaldo, and Justin Colyar. Skilled at playing the organ, piano, harpsichord, and flute, Alice is also a member of the Orange County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, leading the committee for children’s scholarship study grants. Alice has been the organist and choir accompanist at Brea Congregational UCC Church since 2004.
Claudia Ponting (Office Manager)
Claudia has a BA in Business Administration from the University of Redlands. Before joining BUCC in 2002, Claudia worked as a department director at a local law school for 13 years. Her many BUCC responsibilities include pastoral and congregational administrative support, meeting scheduling, and website maintenance. Claudia also assists Pastor Jeanyne at the Claremont School of Theology.