Staff

Barb grew up in Westminster and joined as a confirmand in 1962.  Her responsibilities at Westminster have included a plethora of tasks over the years. Currently, Barb’s main responsibilities is to insure all the church’s office tasks are completed in an efficient, timely fashion.  She maintains the church’s facility calendar and membership database; schedules all baptisms, funerals, and weddings; and thoroughly enjoys assisting our congregants and staff with any issues brought to her attention.  Barb graduated from Goldey Beacom with a secretarial degree, and prior to joining Westminster’s team in 2004, she worked as an administrative assistant with the Franciscan Health System. After 19 years on the job, she retired to raise her two children, Michelle and James.   When not working, Barb enjoys singing with the Chancel Choir and spending time with her family—especially babysitting for her grandchildren! 

Lynn grew up in Hershey, PA. She graduated with a B.A. in communication and film from Messiah College. Prior to joining Westminster’s team, Lynn worked as the Social Media Specialist at MCP Interactive, a marketing company in Central PA. She also owns her own business, Lilliput Productions, where she does photography, videography, graphic design, VHS digitalization, and website design. Lynn joined Westminster in 2016 and is responsible for all the communications from Westminster, including the church website, social media, weekly emails, technology, overseeing the live stream broadcasts, as well as all the printed material found in the church. In her free time, Lynn loves traveling around the world, reading a good book, sailing, biking, skiing, and spending time with friends and family.

Sandy Kurek grew up in Lancaster, PA. A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College with a B.A. in Economics, she earned her MBA in Finance from the University of Delaware. Prior to joining Westminster, she worked in Private Banking and Corporate Finance for JP Morgan in Delaware and New York and held financial leadership roles in an educational Nonprofit and as a Small Business consultant. As the Finance Director, she is excited to support the faithful work of Westminster. Sandy and her husband, Greg, have two grown sons, Gregory and Brandon. A lifelong learner, she enjoys a healthy lifestyle that includes cooking, sports, and outdoor adventure, whenever possible, and spending time with family and friends.

Before joining Westminster in February 2013, Gerry spent 36 years in financial services, the last 20 in wealth management working for Wilmington Trust, Wachovia, and BNY Mellon. He and his wife Carol reside in Kennett Square and have four children--Michael, Daniel, Caitlyn, and Connor--and three grandchildren. When he’s not working, Gerry enjoys singing in the Westminster Chancel Choir. One of his great passions is educating others about wine and how to enjoy it.  Other interests include cooking, listening to music, reading, and traveling.

Jennie grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from Penn Hills High where she also completed her training as a licensed Hairdresser.  After raising three children, Jennie pursued a change in career when she started working in the church office at Hebron United Presbyterian Church. Prior to joining Westminster’s team, Jennie worked for 14 years (10 as Office Manager) at Hebron, and then moved to Alabama when her husband Ed, took a position in Birmingham. While in Birmingham, Jennie was the Church Administrator for the Birmingham Unitarian Universalist Church for 6 + years before moving to West Chester with her husband to be near their daughter and family.  Jennie joined Westminster in January 2022 as the Administrative Assistant.  Jennie and Ed have been married for 41 years and have three adult children and two grandsons. When not working, Jennie loves to cook, read, and play with the grandchildren.