Roberto Padilla, Spanish Ministries Coordinator

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Roberto Padilla, was born in Mexico City where he obtained the title of medical doctor at the Universidad Autónoma de México and later received a master's degree in business administration. After working as assistant director of medical services in a banking institution, Roberto decided to immigrate to the United States in 1998 in search of new horizons. Shortly after his arrival, he started attending the Spanish-language services at the First Unitarian Church of San José at the invitation of a friend. Captivated by the Unitarian philosophy and the atmosphere of community, Roberto decided to get involved in church's diverse activities as a volunteer. For the first two years he also volunteered with the Third Street Community Center, a nonprofit group that is housed in the church.

Roberto's desire to share his knowledge and theological restlessness and his commitment to the Spanish-speaking community of the church, lead him to the pulpit. At first Roberto led occasional services, but he became a permanent leader once the Rev. Lilia Cuervo left her position as Spanish-speaking Minister in the summer of 2004. In October 2005, Roberto accepted the position as the Spanish-Speaking Ministries Coordinator in which he remains to the present day. Roberto is committed to helping the Spanish-Speaking Ministries at the First Unitarian Church of San José, to continue growing spiritually and to grow membership.