Pastor Amy Aitken began her ministry at Pasadena First in July of 2021. A native of Southern California, Pastor Amy attended high school and college in California before moving to Atlanta to earn her Masters in Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and later earned a Doctor of Ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC. She was ordained in 1997 and has served United Methodist Churches in Ventura, Granada Hills, Long Beach, Costa Mesa and Redondo Beach. Pastor Amy is passionate about connecting our Christian faith to our everyday lives in ways that are practical, spiritually-grounded, compassionate and just.

• Favorite Food: Indian and Pizza
• Favorite TV Show: Ted Lasso
• Favorite Place to Visit: Kenya
• Favorite Bible Verse: Micah 6:8: "What does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?"

Pastor Mina is a Tongan-American who grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. Before deciding to pursue her call to the ministry, Pastor Mina earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel and Textiles, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Fashion Design. She earned her Master of Divinity degree from Iliff School of Theology in Denver. Pastor Mina was ordained an elder when serving in the Mountain Sky Conference (Colorado, Utah, Montana). A passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church, Reverend Mahe serves on the national board of the Reconciling Ministries Network. She is a deep listener, and a thoughtful pastor with a Spirit-led and collaborative vision for the ministry we all share.

• Favorite Food: My top 3 are Polynesian, Italian and Korean.
• Favorite TV Show: Growing up it was Family Matters.  I also love Yellowstone (1883 and 1923), Godfather of Harlem, and From.
• Favorite Color: Purple
• Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do and God will show you the way." (GNB version)

Aisha Figilis-Williams serves as the Office-Facilities Manager. Aisha has an extensive background in facilities scheduling and development, project management, and staff supervision.

• Favorite Food: Sushi and Italian
• Favorite TV Show: Survivor
• Favorite Place to Visit: Italy
• Favorite Spiritual text: Psalms 18:1-2: I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Aaron Shows serves as an organist and pianist. His original compositions have been performed throughout the United States as well as in Europe. He has composed original scores for features, short films, web series and commercials. Follow him on his YouTube page.

Chrissa Hayes was raised in the church and has worked for the FUMC music program since the year 2000. In 2008, she was assigned to lead the Cantate Choir and serve as Coordinator of the Children’s Music Program. She loves working with the kids on reading music, vocal skills, and especially fostering a love of sharing their gifts with the community. 

Caleb currently works as an intern for the Cherub choir with Eleen Hsu-Wentlandt and as an accompanist for the youth choir with Scott Lehmkuhl. Playing instruments, singing, and dancing with the children is the highlight of his week!

Outside of church, Caleb works as an Emergency Medical Technician and studies at the University of Southern California, pursuing a B.A. in Music and a B.S. in Neuroscience with minors in Healthcare Studies and Philosophy.

Calbert Murray has served many years as a custodian at FUMC. Calbert loves the Church and sees his work as ministry.

Jose Escobar has 12+ years of custodial maintenance experience.

• Favorite Food: Tommy's Burgers
• Favorite TV Show: The Price is Right
• Favorite Place: Guatemala