Originally from San Francisco, California, Zola settled on Minneapolis as her home in 2021, graduating with her B.S. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Minnesota. At First Unitarian Society, Zola is chiefly responsible for facilitating and supervising all educational programming, including the Ethical Explorers program and the Our Whole Lives human gender and sexuality curriculum. She is also heavily involved in volunteer recruitment and management. Outside of her role as an educator, administrator, and leader at First Unitarian, Zola is deeply involved in the Minnesota nonprofit arts community; she currently serves on the Board of Directors at Theatre in the Round Players and the Arts Education Panel for the Minnesota State Arts Board. In her free time, Zola can be found visiting local museums and art galleries, songwriting and performing around the Twin Cities, and cheering for the Golden State Warriors.

You can schedule a meeting with Zola through her Calendly.

Enjoying the second half of life as Director of Facilities, Tim is responsible for the physical plant that is the First Unitarian Society building and grounds. He also schedules all our spaces for meetings, parties, rentals, and leases and is the point person for weddings and memorials. Previous positions as a licensed general contractor, owners’ representative for Graves Hospitality, general manager for the Carmel Mission Foundation, and event manager for the Carmel Bach Festival help inform his daily decisions at FUS.

Bethany works in the Front Office at First Unitarian society. She facilitates phone & e-mail communications between the organization, congregants, staff, and visitors. As Office Assistant, she engages with many aspects of FUS’s work, and serves as a good starting point if you have questions regarding First Unitarian Society.

Saint Paul based pianist Amos Lucidi is a dedicated musician renowned for his belief in music’s
transformative potential. Holding a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the
University of Minnesota, under the guidance of Professor Alexander Braginsky, Amos is deeply
committed to his creative practice and its impact on individuals and communities.
With over 26 years of experience, Amos has completed two master’s degrees in piano
performance—one in England and another in Italy. His diverse educational experiences have
enriched his understanding of music and shaped his artistic vision.

As an active performer, Amos’s repertoire spans from Baroque to contemporary, with a
particular focus on works by Mexican composers such as Manuel M. Ponce, José Rolón and José
Pablo Moncayo. He sees music as a catalyst for positive change and strives to promote Mexican
musical heritage through his performances.
Additionally, Amos serves as a faculty member at the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music
and the Anthem Academy of Music, where he imparts his knowledge and passion to his students.
He believes in the importance of nurturing the next generation of artists and fostering a deeper
appreciation for music within the community.
Amos’ dedication to developing his creative practice is evident in his ongoing pursuit of
musical excellence and his commitment to sharing the transformative power of music with
others.

Jacob coordinates media production for FUS. This includes running the weekly Sunday live streams and special events, producing the weekly podcast, generating content for social media, and managing the website.

Bill Mague, who has joined us as our Food Hospitality Director in late 2025, is a New Orleans native who grew up attending Community Church UU. While the bulk of his professional career has been in community and economic development and affordable housing, he has a passion for bringing people together over food. Bill has extensive culinary training, and, as seems to be a requirement for FUS staff, he plays with a band…’The Swamp Kings’!

Bill also serves as a building steward.

A great way to get to know him is by signing up to volunteer in the kitchen!