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 Barbara Macfie
Reverend Barbara Macfie is a retired minister of Sacrament and Word . She is a member of the New Castle Presbytery and is currently serving on the Committee on Ministers & Congregations. She has, on occasion, preached at Westminster and at Coolspring Presbyterian Church. Reverend Macfie received her M.Div at Princeton Theological Seminary and an MA in Psychological Counseling from Monmouth University. She pastored churches in NJ and NY, and she had a private practice in mental health for twelve years. Upon her retirement, she and her wife, Judith moved to Lewes, Delaware and purchased a travel agency. Judith passed two years ago, but Barbara has continued with the travel business. She enjoys traveling, photography, and music.
The Reverend Dr. Leonard Hedges-Goettl
Pastor Len was ordained over 30 years ago after graduating from Princeton Theological Seminary. Married just over 40 years to his wife Barbara (who currently pastors a Presbyterian Church in Snow Hill, MD), Len and his wife have pastored churches (separately and together) in Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Wisconsin. They have four children and four grandchildren and a very active puppy named Cocoa. Pastor Len has long been used by God to counsel others and eventually got his doctorate in Psychology. He initially specialized in trauma and abuse, worked with the U.S. Advisory Board on Abuse and Neglect and authored a book on Sexual Abuse published by Abingdon Press. He recently left his job with the Center for Neuroscience in Philadelphia and now works full time with Vista Medical serving older adults in six different retirement residences in Delaware. Pastor Len loves music, has performed in amateur and professional theater, concerts and even a Renaissance Faire. He is a yoga instructor and values practicing mindfulness. He looks forward to working with Pastor MacFie to bridge Westminister Church folks into their future.
Waneta Chaffinch, Bookkeeper ☎︎ 302-227-2109 ✉︎ wpcbooks301@gmail.com Waneta is our bookkeeper, working closely with the Finance and Stewardship committee. She is responsible for the Contributions of the church as well the budget, pledges, Payroll and Accounts Payable. She and her husband Barry attend Eagle’s Nest Church in Milton, where she was on staff for 7 years. They both play on the Worship team, just finishing their 19th year, and are involved in the life and ministry of the church. They have 3 grown children- 1 married daughter, and 2 sons in college. Their dog Jetta doesn’t work. Waneta enjoys people, entertaining, decorating and flower gardening. 
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 the Pastor, 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. |
