Our Minister and Executive Staff
Minister: Rev. Sharon Wylie
Rev. Wylie is the called and settled spiritual leader of the congregation. As a full-time religious professional, she provides expertise, oversight, and guidance. She leads worship most Sundays, and is here for you to help in times of crisis and struggle, to provide a listening ear and a helping hand.
Rev. Wylie began serving Chalice in fall of 2012 and was ordained by the congregation in March 2013. She received her Master of Divinity degree from Starr King School for the Ministry and is in good standing and Final Fellowship with the UU Ministerial Fellowship Committee. Her preferred pronouns are she/her/hers.
Contact Rev. Sharon: SWylie@ChaliceUUCongregation.org
Music Director: Tim McKnight
Tim McKnight hails from the rural Midwest, but relocated to San Diego in July 2004. One month later, Chalice UU Congregation hired Tim as Music Director, a position he has held ever since.
Tim received both his Bachelors Degree in Music Education as well as his Masters Degree in Accompanying and Vocal Coaching from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In addition to his music ministry at Chalice, Tim teaches a studio of over 20 private piano and voice students. He also is a professional accompanist, collaborating with both vocalists and instrumentalists for recitals, auditions, college juries, competitions, etc.
Tim has served as musical director, conductor, vocal coach and pianist for both opera and musical theater productions in Illinois and throughout San Diego County.
Tim coordinates music for worship, directs the Chancel Choir, the Handchime Ensemble, and orchestrates special music services and other musical events. Tim’s preferred pronouns are he/him/his.
Contact Tim: TMcknight20@att.net
Director of Family Ministries: Kathleen Swift
Kathleen Swift, a San Diego native, is happy to be a part of the Chalice community again. She and her wife, Judy, live in a rural area of San Diego county where they enjoy stargazing and gardening. Kathleens’ preferred pronouns are she/her/hers.
Contact Kathleen: dfm@ChaliceUUCongregation.org
Office Administrator:
Kathleen Swift
Kathleen Swift has returned as our Office Administrator. She is happy to be serving Chalice again.
Contact Kathleen: office@ChaliceUUCongregation.org