Who We Are
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Chartered in 1931 as a new seaside church, we set forth anew mission statement in 2019: Caring, Sharing and Growing God's Love in our Communities. As a PC(USA) congregation, we welcome all, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, economics, or ability. Our worship features current expressions of our Reformed heritage. In 2020, we began drive-through communion & strengthened our social media presence and ministry partnerships in the community, focusing on both emergency relief and justice.
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A Proud Member...
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of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ)
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Our history...
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Westminster Presbyterian Church was chartered on November 1, 1931 with the church building dedicated July 10, 1932. A 1956 expansion of the sanctuary added transepts (side areas) which give the building the shape of a cross (cruciform) and in 2010 we expanded the narthex and added an elevator.
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Our staff...
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The Reverend Dr. Shannon Smythe
Rev. Dr. Shannon Smythe has joined Westminster Presbyterian Church as Pastor on October 5, 2020. She is passionate about congregational vitality and transformation, embodied faith formation for all ages and stages, and justice work, particularly around dismantling racism. With over 14 years of diverse ministry experience in a variety of settings and roles, she brings strong gifts of pastoral leadership as a preacher and teacher and loves to think outside the box and creatively envision new ways to be the church for and in the world in today’s rapidly changing context. Shannon is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University and Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv, PhD) and the author of Forensic Apocalyptic Theology: Karl Barth and the Doctrine of Justification, Women in Ministry: Questions and Answers in the Exploration of a Calling, and several journal essays and articles on a variety of theological topics. Prior to serving in full-time pastoral ministry, she spent five years teaching theology to undergraduate and seminary students at Seattle Pacific University. She and her husband, Kevin Subers, have a son, Micah, in elementary school. Along with the family dog, Linus. they love exploring new places, being in nature, and creating beloved communities with friends, neighbors, and church members.
☎︎ 302-703-9129 ✉︎ shannonsmytheWPC2@gmail.com 
Waneta Chaffinch, Bookkeeper ☎︎ 302-227-2109 ✉︎ wpcbooks301@gmail.com She works with our treasurer, John Witmer, and handles all things related to church bills, finances, offerings/pledges, taxes, insurance, etc. She is in the church office on Tuesdays from 9am-3pm. 
Debbie Magliette, Administrative Assistant ☎︎ 302-227-2109 ✉︎ rehobothwpc20@gmail.com Debbie handles the weekly worship bulletin, church mailings, the church email and phone, and a variety of other church and office administrative tasks that assist Pastor Shannon, the Session, and the congregation. She is in the church office on Mondays from 9am-3pm and Thursdays from 1:30-2:30pm. She and her wife moved here 4 years ago from PA. Debbie worked at Nanticoke Hospital as a Human Resource Specialist. They have 6 children, 4 in-law children, a granddaughter and a Yorkie-poo. She is semi-retired and in her (free) time she helps in the community, reads, gardens, occasional crafts and works on never-ending home projects. 
Melissa Schrock, Communication Director
☎︎ 302-249-7483 ✉︎ melissa@impressionwebservices.com She works for the church from home, but sometimes you will see her taking photos of church events for our social media and website. Her duties include our weekly email "The Back of the Bulletin," the church website, and all of our social media (FaceBook, Instagram, YouTube) and other print and electronic marketing (Cape Gazette, fliers, brochures, etc). To share an announcement for her to put in the Back of the Bulletin or on social media or Sunday slides, please use the "submit announcement" tab included in each Back of the Bulletin. Melissa helps local businesses and community organizations reach customers and members online through email, social media and web development. As a lifelong Delmarva native, she enjoys the beach, outdoor activities, and her myriad of farm animals. |
