
Rev. Julie (Jullan) Stoneberg (she/her)
Interim Minister
Rev. Julie Stoneberg is returning to Minneapolis, the city she considers home, after 25 years away. During that time, Rev. Julie received a Master of Divinity degree and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley CA, and then went on to serve congregations in Wausau WI, Thunder Bay ON, and Peterborough ON. She is coming to FUS after serving a 2-year interim ministry with UU Church West in Brookfield WI.Rev. Julie, who prefers to be called Jullan (YOU-lin), is the daughter of a Baptist minister, one of six siblings, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, and a breast cancer survivor. Prior to going into the ministry, Rev. Jullan worked at the Children’s Theatre Company and as a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Burnet here in Minneapolis.Her personal theology is one of process, which understands we humans to be ever-evolving under the influence of our past, our current surroundings, and by those ideals that lure us toward being the best we can be. Rev. Jullan believes that an embrace of pluralism is one of the key values that defines Unitarian Universalism and that therefore her ministry must be one that strives to understand and support each person’s chosen path.Interim ministry suits her; she loves working with engaged congregations in a time of transition who are ready to openly explore and embrace the changes ahead. She is inspired by ministering alongside folks who love this free faith and who are called to serve it. For all of these reasons, Rev. Jullan is excited to return ‘home’ and to arrive on FUS’s doorstep on August 1 ready to serve with and among us.
Email: minister [at] firstunitarian.orgPhone:612-377-6608 x116

Zola Rosenfeld (she/her)
Ethical Education Director
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.
Email: e2 [at] firstunitarian.org
Phone: 612-377-6608 x108
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Bethany Johnson (she/her)
Office Assistant
You can find Bethany in the front office at First Unitarian Society Sundays through Thursdays. She is here to assist congregants, staff, and visitors in utilizing the Society’s resources and in connecting with one another.
Outside of First Unitarian, she works as a freelance cartoonist & illustrator. She enjoys listening to music and collecting cute toys found at thrift stores.
Email: office [at] firstunitarian.org
Phone: 612-377-6608 x101

Suzanne Seehusen (she/her)
Membership Coordinator
Suzanne connects and engages with visitors, members and friends to help them integrate into the life of the congregation. She develops and implements membership programs and policies, and works with volunteers to foster a welcoming and functional atmosphere at the Society.
Email: membership [at] firstunitarian.orgPhone: 612-377-6608 x103

Timothy Roehl (he/him)
Director of Facilities
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.
Email: building [at] firstunitarian.orgPhone: 612-377-6608 x105

Mike Vasich (he/him)
Music Director
From Mike Vasich’s WebsiteOriginally from Naperville, IL, Mike moved to MN to attend Macalester College where he attained a B.A. in Music, studying classical piano with Don Betts and Mark Mazullo, jazz piano with Benny Weinbeck, and composition with Marjorie Merryman and Carleton Macy. After leaving Macalester in 2005, Mike studied gospel piano with Rev. Carl Walker at Walker West Music Academy in St. Paul, where he also taught piano and directed youth jazz ensembles. Mike moved to a teaching role at St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists in 2008, and is now the chair of the music department after receiving an M.A. in Teaching and K-12 licensure in Instrumental Music from University of St. Thomas in 2014.
Outside of teaching, Mike is an active performer in the Twin Cities, playing piano with Orange Mighty Trio, keyboards with Wild Lyre, and regularly collaborating with many other musicians in and around Minneapolis. Mike has worked in liturgical music for almost 20 years, beginning as music director of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Paul, moving to First Christian Church in Minneapolis, and finally finding the wonderful musical home that is First Unitarian Society where Mike directs the Chalice Choir and FUS Chorus, and attends regularly with his partner Molly, and their two children.
Phone: 612-377-6608 x106

Doug Rohde (he/him)
Finance Manager for the First Unitarian Society and its Foundation
Doug came on board at First Unitarian in the summer of 2023 after spending the last 20 years teaching piano and jazz improvisation in south Minneapolis. Before that, he had a 20-year career in electrical and software engineering.
The bulk of Doug’s role as Finance Manager is collecting pledges and other payments, along with paying bills and watching over all the bank and investment accounts for both FUS and the Foundation. He also handles payroll and benefits.
Like many of his colleagues here, Doug also has a background in the arts. He has been a working musician (piano, Hammond organ, and accordion) since he was a teenager, and has also served as music director for Interact Center For the Performing and Visual Arts, and Collide Theatrical Dance Company.
Phone: 612-377-6608 x112

Amos Lucidi
Accompanist
known for his belief in music’s transformative power. He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in
Piano Performance at the University of Minnesota under Professor Alexander Braginsky’s
guidance.
Amos is an active performer and teacher, influencing the local music scene
significantly. He believes that music serves as a creative force, inspiring individuals to
envision a better world and encouraging positive change in their lives. His performances have
taken him to various countries and important festivals.
His repertoire encompasses a wide range, from Baroque to contemporary music, with
a special emphasis on pieces by Mexican composers like Manuel M. Ponce, José Rolón, and
José Pablo Moncayo. Amos is dedicated to promoting Mexican musical heritage.
Beyond performing, he is part of the faculty at the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music
and the Anthem Academy of Music, passing on his musical knowledge and passion to
aspiring musicians.
Email: amos[at]firstunitarian.org

Jacob Mullis (he/him)
Media Content Coordinator
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.
Email: media [at] firstunitarian.org

Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper (they/them)
Affiliate Humanist Clergy
Jé Exodus Hooper (they/them) is a multifaceted individual who has dedicated over eight years to the Ethical Culture and Congregational Humanist Movements. They embody the role of arts and cultural community educator, curator, clergy, and scholar. Dr. Hooper’s activism intertwines with aesthetics, ethics, and community-based performance. They identify as a neo-mannerist: sensorial and/or in-touch element within the Humanist spectrum, aiming to expand our understanding beyond conventional boundaries logic, but love as way of being. Their work delves into the margins, encouraging us to engage with wonder, transcending typical Humanist paradigms and embracing the complexities of self and the world.With a prolific body of work, Dr. Hooper’s influence extends through various platforms, including articles like UU World Magazine’s Spring 2022 edition and productions like the film “Humanitas: A Conscious Coloring of Kindness.” Their exploration encompasses diverse topics such as queer identities, race, art, and organizational practices. Beyond academic confines, they thrive in digital spaces, artivism, and preaching stages, striving to create a space for all voices. Dr. Hooper’s call to authenticity and their commitment to reimagining narratives underscore their mission to honor the inherent worth and dignity within every individual, shaping a narrative of unity and empathy. Read Jé’s profile in UUWorld
Email: Je [at] firstunitarian.org
Phone: 612-377-6608 x116