EMMA TURNBULL Minister of Music and Liturgy

Emma is from Edinburgh, Scotland and studied voice and piano at the Royal Scottish Conservatoire and the University of British Columbia. She holds a Master of Music Degree in Operatic studies and sang professionally for fifteen years in the UK Europe and South America upon graduating. She was the Director of Music at St. Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh for 14 years and ran a successful vocal studio. Emma enjoys a wide variety of worship styles and music, and is acutely aware of the important role music plays within the service and the way it should be communicated within a worship setting. Emma also took part in DCC's Anti Racism Training and is committed to bringing about cultural and structural change in religious Institutions. Emma’s husband Juan works for the Consulate of Mexico and they have a daughter, Carmen.  Envelope

KATE BOXETH Minister of Youth and Children

Kate started working with young people when she was young herself! Since 2003, Kate has worked with IVCF, PCUSA’s Young Adult Volunteer Program, and a large non-denominational church in Portland, OR with children, middle and high school, college students, and international ministry. She earned a Master of Divinity from Portland Seminary in 2011. In 2013, She joined staff at Davis Community Church as the Minister of Children and Youth. Kate enjoys singing, hiking, playing Ultimate Frisbee, theorizing about the future of the Christian church, and the occasional strategy board game. She and her husband, Tim, have three children: Allie, Lindsay, and Daniel.  Envelope

DEBORAH JORY Office Administrator

Deborah graduated from UC Berkley. She is an ordained elder at DCC; she’s been part of our ministry since 2003. She understands our mission and ministry and enjoys deep and broad relationships among our members and leaders. In addition, she has vast experience working with community organizations that serve those challenged by mental illness, substance abuse, economic insecurity and homelessness. For a number of years she ran her own business downtown. In her personal time, Deborah enjoys hiking, bird watching, and volunteering.  Envelope

BRETT KERSTEN Minister of Finance

Brett Kersten, DCC’s Minister of Finance, has extensive experience in non-profit accounting, having served both Cal Aggie Christian Association and the Bread of Life Center. Brett is responsible for financial accounting, payroll administration and financial reporting. His educational background focused on computer science and database management. He has also pursued graduate work in counseling and holistic health. Brett works 24 hours per week and is in the office on Mondays  9 a.m.-2 p.m.  In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Elizabeth Fulmer, and family, running the greenbelt, riding his bicycle, building computers, cooking plant-based meals, reading, meditating, and spending time with their grandbaby, Andy Josephine MacCaughey Schmidt.  Envelope

MICHAEL GLICK Organist

Michael Glick holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from UC Santa Cruz and a master's degree in organ performance from the San Francisco Conservatory. He is delighted to have been selected as DCC's organist. He has served in this capacity in the past and feels particularly blessed to serve here in Davis. This ministry of music is one that he feels especially called to. 

BRIAN BORHANY Communications Assistant

Brian manages DCC's worship and event communications. He joined the staff in 2021, helping to run the church's YouTube streams as well as providing childcare. Brian has extensive experience and skill with technology. Since 2020, he has handled IT and marketing for Second Chance Education, a nonprofit that works with refugees and low-income individuals to find education and employment in Sacramento. Brian is an undergraduate student at UC Davis studying international relations. Envelope

DAVE ROBERTS Maintenance Staff

Dave is our maintenance man extraordinaire!

AARON STRATTON-QUIRK Facility Attendant

Aaron works to set up events and make the campus welcoming to visitors. He grew up in Davis and worked for the California Conservation Corps. He does landscaping locally and enjoys camping, biking, reading, video games, swimming and rivers.