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. They welcomed their son, Emerson, in the summer of 2018.
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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Chris Patch, Youth and Children Ministries
Chris began working in this new position in August 2018. He coordinates the REACH (Relate, Explore, Act, Care, Help) ministries for children and youth. Chris has a masters in theology from Northeastern Seminary, and lots of experience in leading formal and informal small groups and workshops for adults and children. In prior years, he worked in education, project management, restaurants, and as a chef. Chris and his wife Kim have three daughters.
Chris began working in this new position in August 2018. He coordinates the REACH (Relate, Explore, Act, Care, Help) ministries for children and youth. Chris has a masters in theology from Northeastern Seminary, and lots of experience in leading formal and informal small groups and workshops for adults and children. In prior years, he worked in education, project management, restaurants, and as a chef. Chris and his wife Kim have three daughters.
Chelsea Cater, Nursery Care Elena Thomas, 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 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 Monta Faye Tuxill, Asst Clerk of Session
Class of 2018: Linda MacKay, Susan Marteney, Audrey McNally, Robyn Warn
Class of 2019: Annette Bell, Christina Thornton, Jill Fandrich, Roger Dilmore
Class of 2020: Paul Dungey, George Hiza, Monika Salvage, Monta Faye Tuxill
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.
Judy Santillo, President Lisa Rosecrans, Secretary
Class of 2018: Bruce Blodgett, Jim Burlingame, Jim Cramer, Shavonn Lynch
Class of 2019: Gary Coon, Anne Malvaso, Joy Olschewske, Judy Santillo
Class of 2020: Penny Adams, Lisa Rosecrans, Patricia Kennedy, Don Weber
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 Monta Faye Tuxill, Asst Clerk of Session
Class of 2018: Linda MacKay, Susan Marteney, Audrey McNally, Robyn Warn
Class of 2019: Annette Bell, Christina Thornton, Jill Fandrich, Roger Dilmore
Class of 2020: Paul Dungey, George Hiza, Monika Salvage, Monta Faye Tuxill
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.
Judy Santillo, President Lisa Rosecrans, Secretary
Class of 2018: Bruce Blodgett, Jim Burlingame, Jim Cramer, Shavonn Lynch
Class of 2019: Gary Coon, Anne Malvaso, Joy Olschewske, Judy Santillo
Class of 2020: Penny Adams, Lisa Rosecrans, Patricia Kennedy, Don Weber