Meet our staff and officers
Rev patrick heeryPatrick began his ministry as called pastor at Westminster in May of 2016. Patrick is a native of Cincinnati, OH, and a graduate of Ohio University and Princeton Theological Seminary. Ordained in 2011, Patrick began work with the Presbyterian Mission Agency as associate for social witness and managing editor of Unbound, an online interactive journal of Christian social justice. In 2013, he became the editor of Presbyterians Today, the national magazine of the PC(U.S.A). Patrick and his wife Jenna, also a pastor, are excited to be in Auburn, engaged in congregational ministry.
Contact Patrick at pastor@westminsterauburn.org. |
melanie tooleMelanie began working as Westminster's Administrative Assistant in December 2014, after many years experience in administrative work, most recently with the Institute for the Application of Geospacial Technology at CCC. She lives in Auburn with her husband and young son.
Contact Melanie at office@westminsterauburn.org. |
Lori rhodes pettitWestminster is blessed to have an organist the caliber of Lori Rhodes Pettit, who can master the church's challenging Skinner organ, and direct the choir at the same time. Lori also directs the church's handbell choirs, and is a private teacher of piano and voice. She welcomes new members to the Westminster Choir, which rehearses 7:30-9pm Wednesdays (except in summer).
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Tabitha McCullough,
Worship Center Storyteller Tabitha has been the Worship Center Storyteller since October 2013. She hales from Hill City, KS, and graduated from McPherson College with a dual major in Elementary Education and Theater. She works as the Assistant Company Manager of the Merry-Go-Round Theater. Elena Madden, Nursery Care Chelsea Smith, Nursery Care 
Shawn Reeves, Property Caretaker
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Jill Fandrich, Communications
Jill is a Ruling Elder and Clerk of Session who produces the monthly newsletter, and manages the webpage, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts for the church. She's a graduate of Colgate University and SU's Newhouse School of Public Communications. Jill has been a Westminster member since 1980. She works at the Cayuga Supreme Court Law Library, and is also on the board of Westminster Manor. 
Kathleen Hansen, Housekeeper
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church officers
The Session
The Session is made up of Ruling Elders elected and ordained to a ministry of
spiritual leadership, governance, and discipline.
Rev. Patrick Heery, Moderator Jill Fandrich, Clerk of Session Judi Miladin, Assistant Clerk of Session
Class of 2016: Annette Bell, Brian Bennett, Jill Fandrich, Judi Dorsey
Class of 2017: Bob Davenport, Mark Fandrich, George Hiza, Judi Miladin
Class of 2018: Linda MacKay, Susan Marteney, Audrey McNally, Robyn Warn
The Deacons
Deacons are elected and ordained to a ministry of compassion, hospitality, and service
to those in need, both within and outside the church.
Joy Olschewske President Shavonn Lynch, Vice President Lisa Rosecrans, Secretary
Class of 2016: Mary Colvin, Gary Coon, Linda Gero, Joy Olschewske
Class of 2017: George Daniels, Lisa Rosecrans, Bronwyn O'Connor, Don Weber
Class of 2018: Bruce Blodgett, Jim Burlingame, Jim Cramer, Shavonn Lynch
The Session is made up of Ruling Elders elected and ordained to a ministry of
spiritual leadership, governance, and discipline.
Rev. Patrick Heery, Moderator Jill Fandrich, Clerk of Session Judi Miladin, Assistant Clerk of Session
Class of 2016: Annette Bell, Brian Bennett, Jill Fandrich, Judi Dorsey
Class of 2017: Bob Davenport, Mark Fandrich, George Hiza, Judi Miladin
Class of 2018: Linda MacKay, Susan Marteney, Audrey McNally, Robyn Warn
The Deacons
Deacons are elected and ordained to a ministry of compassion, hospitality, and service
to those in need, both within and outside the church.
Joy Olschewske President Shavonn Lynch, Vice President Lisa Rosecrans, Secretary
Class of 2016: Mary Colvin, Gary Coon, Linda Gero, Joy Olschewske
Class of 2017: George Daniels, Lisa Rosecrans, Bronwyn O'Connor, Don Weber
Class of 2018: Bruce Blodgett, Jim Burlingame, Jim Cramer, Shavonn Lynch
