Rev. Emily Pickens-Jones has been serving as lead pastor of DUMC since July of 2025. She was born in Santa Monica, California as the daughter of two United Methodist clergy. She moved to San Francisco when she was five and grew up all around the Bay Area. During this time, she was involved in many…

(pronounced Meee-gin, pronouns: she/her)Director of Children’s and Youth Ministry & Worship Arts and Drama Director Megan serves as the Director of Children’s and Youth Ministry as well as the Worship Arts and Drama Director. She is passionate about fostering spiritual growth through music, drama, and engaging community experiences for children and youth. Her early years…

Chris Vincenti is the Office Manager and Assistant Treasurer. He is a New Jersey native who moved to California to pursue a career as a musician. Chris plays trombone in ensembles throughout the Bay Area and Central Valley, performing with groups as varied as the Stockton Symphony and the McAvoy-O’Hara Mortuary Band.  When not running…