Rev. Jess Shine

Reverend Jess Shine (they/them/elle) MDiv, ECRF serves as Lead Minister at Community Congregational church in Tiburon, CA. As part of the United Church of Christ, Rev Jess is able to engage communities who are passionate about pursuing justice for All. Rev. Jess Shine (they/them/elle) brings over two decades experience pastoring churches and communities that have included students, police officers, hospice and hospital patients, young adults, retirees and everyone in between. Shine brings a passion for people and a skill for communicating in transformative ways. They are a passionate community builder, empathic listener, and clarifying visionary. They also serve as guest faculty at The Chaplaincy Institute, An Interfaith Seminary and Community and are published at ProgressiveChristianity.org and progressingspirit.com. Rev. Jess is a descendant of Mexican peoples, as well as Indian and Northwestern European immigrants. Their spirituality is most deeply experienced through relationships, reading, music, wine, travel, theological conversations, sports, and food!