Meet our staff and officers
Rev Adam Demetros, pastorWesminster Presbyterian Church in Auburn, NY is pleased to welcome the Rev Adam Demetros as its new Solo Pastor in February 2025. A graduate of Princeton Seminary, Pastor Adam and his wife Amanda come to Auburn from Wilkes Barre, PA, where he was the pastor of the Wyoming Valley Presbyterian Church. More about him here. Pastor Adam can be contacted at
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melanie tooleMelanie began working as Westminster's Administrative Assistant in December 2014, after many years experience in administrative work, including with the Institute for the Application of Geospacial Technology at CCC. She lives in Auburn with her husband and young son.
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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 7:00-9pm Wednesdays (except in summer).
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Noel Cregg, Youth and Children Ministries Noel has a Bachelor's Degree from Buffalo State College in Elementary Education, and experience teaching preschool and elementary education in Las Vegas, Nevada. Noel served as Westminster's Children's Worship Center Leader for 5 years before taking on the additional responsibilities of children and youth. Noel and her husband Chris are the parents of an active toddler Hudson. |
Caitlyn Clink, Worship Center Storyteller Caitlyn joined the Westminster staff in May 2024. She has worked with children at the YMCA, the before and after school program at Herman Elementary School, and as a behavior specialist at Owasco Elementary School. She has a fun and energetic personality and connects well with children. |
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Rhiannon Naseef Kaylee Clink Geraldine Cregg |
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Jill Fandrich, Communications
Jill is a elder who produces the monthly newsletter, and manages the webpage, Facebook 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. |
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 Adam Demetros, Moderator Linda Russell, Clerk of Session Brian Teucke, Ass't Clerk of Session
Class of 2025: Thomas Fessenden, Linda Russell, Brian Teucke
Class of 2026: Alice Hoatland, Mike Pantoliano, Ted O'Hara
Class of 2027: Joe Runkle, Susan Marteney, Bruce Blodgett
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.
Class of 2025: Linda MacKay, Amy Sargent, Christina Thornton
Class of 2026: Donna Riester, Linda MacKay, Jackie Darquea
Class of 2027: Shelley Pantoliano, Gary Coon, Aaron Creighton
The Session is made up of Ruling Elders elected and ordained to a ministry of
spiritual leadership, governance, and discipline.
Rev Adam Demetros, Moderator Linda Russell, Clerk of Session Brian Teucke, Ass't Clerk of Session
Class of 2025: Thomas Fessenden, Linda Russell, Brian Teucke
Class of 2026: Alice Hoatland, Mike Pantoliano, Ted O'Hara
Class of 2027: Joe Runkle, Susan Marteney, Bruce Blodgett
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.
Class of 2025: Linda MacKay, Amy Sargent, Christina Thornton
Class of 2026: Donna Riester, Linda MacKay, Jackie Darquea
Class of 2027: Shelley Pantoliano, Gary Coon, Aaron Creighton