Amelia has been a part of the Saint Mark’s community since 1987, when her mom Ginny became a member – nearly all of her life.  As a youth, she was active in Sunday School and Youth Ministries. After earning her BA in Liberal Studies she returned home and created many of the exquisite banners that hang in the Sanctuary and played in the Bell Choir.  Amelia was an active leader within the Rebranding Initiative of 2023 and currently serves on the Marketing and Communications Team.

Since having a baby in September 2024, Amelia's role at Saint Mark's has changed. She now works part time remotely, managing Saint Mark’s online presence, and social media platforms, as well as being responsible for all publications (re:Mark’s and Marking’s) worship materials, and graphic designs.

Elizabeth oversees the upkeep of Saint Mark’s campus, coordinates events, and supervises the Custodial position. Her responsibilities include the care, maintenance, and preservation of four buildings, two parking lots, the Memorial Garden, the playground, and surrounding land and hardscapes. She manages the church calendar and coordinates the use of space and on-campus resources for meetings, events, and functions by church ministry teams and community groups.

Elizabeth enjoys bike rides, chatting, basketball, spending time with her pug and kitty, and hopes to develop her new hobby as a magician.

Jim and Jean Strathdee have been Musicians in Residence at Saint Mark's since 2017, having served as Music Directors from 1990 to 2006. They have created, performed, and led worship music together since 1971 throughout the United States and Canada as well as in India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Palestine, and more "in ministry to the church-at-large." Their music is published in at least a dozen hymnals across denominations and the world. Among their most recognized works are:  

• I am the light of the world (1967)
• Water me (1980)
• What does the Lord require of you (1986)
• Take this heart of mine (1995)
• We are not alone (2004)
• Stand for what is right (2006)

We love them and their music. You can find many of their songs at https://strathdeemusic.com/.

With a caring and loving spirit, Sharon provides childcare during worship services and special events.

Jim’s commitment to a welcoming campus is evident through his many custodial duties – preparing rooms for groups and providing hospitality to those he meets.

Rick earned music degrees from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh (BA), Capital University Conservatory of Music (BMus), and the Ohio State University (MA), as well as an MDiv from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio and a PhD in Liturgical Studies/Jungian Depth Psychology from UC Berkeley/the Graduate Theological Union.   He is also a proud father and a US Air Force Veteran.   Ordained in the United Methodist Church, Rick has served churches of many denominations as pastor and minister/director of music in New York, Ohio, and California.   He is currently in the process of retiring after 22 years as the executive director/CEO of the California Council of Churches and California Church IMPACT. He was previously the director of the Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights of California and New Media publisher and project manager for Soccer America. Rick is a former national co-president of the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA).   A few of Rick’s many interests include social justice/DEI education and advocacy, anti-racism, interfaith spirituality, meditation, hiking, dogs, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and Sunday afternoon naps.

Prior to becoming Church Administrator, Barbara retired from the City of Sacramento, where she served as a Senior Staff Assistant in the Accounting/Payroll Department. Barbara also joined Saint Mark's on March 9, 2025.