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The Rev. Dr. Richard Young, Head of Staff |
| The Rev. Dr. Richard Young has served as Head of Staff at OPPC since 2002. As Head of Staff, Dick oversees the administration, operation and spiritual direction of the church, and is the staff liaison to the Mission Ministry Team. Dick, his wife Colleen, and their three children moved to Orchard Park from the Pittsburgh area, where he had served two churches during the previous 12 years. Dick holds a BS in Geography from the Pennsylvania State University, a Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary |
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The Rev. Allyn Foster, Pastoral Assistant |
| Rev. Allyn Foster joined the staff as a part-time Pastoral Assistant in January 2001, after retiring as a pastor in the United Methodist Church. Allyn's primary responsibilities at OPPC include pastoral care, visitation and maintaining contact with all members, in particular those in nursing homes or confined to their homes. He serves as pastor-in-charge in the absence of Rev. Young and is called on to occasionally lead worship and preach. He is the primary administrative contact to the Board of Deacons. |
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The Rev. Gordon Foster, Parish Associate |
| Rev. Gordon Foster has served OPPC as Parish Associate for four years. He previously served as the Interim Pastoral Assistant from 1996 to 1999. As Parish Associate, Gordon's primary responsibility is working with the Stephen Ministers as a Stephen Ministry Leader. He is also available to fill in with adult education classes and preach. Gordon leads monthly worship services at Orchard Heights Retirement Home. |
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Debbie Babski, Office Manager |
| Debbie joined the staff in 2007as Office Manager. She has a B.A. in Business Administration and has over 7 years' experience in Administration and Human Resources. Debbie has extensive accounting experience and will serve as staff liaison to the Administration and Finance Ministry Team and the Stewardship Ministry Team. |
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Linda Babcock, Director of Education and Mission |
| Linda has served on the OPPC staff since 1995. In her position, Linda has a two-fold role: She plans, implements and coordinates all educational programs for children, youth and young adults. In addition, she coordinates the Senior High work camp and Confirmation classes and serves as the Administrator of the Child Protection Policy. As staff liaison to the Christian Education Ministry Team, she works with the team in creating new mission frontiers and keeping current ones in the forefront of the congregation. She also has oversight of the library and other resources for the mission and education of the church. |
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Lisa Breth, Director of Adult Education |
| Lisa is a member of the church and joined the staff in 2007. She coordinates the Adult Education programs of our church, including Sunday morning classes, Lenten Bible Study and the Fall Supper Series, coordinates the Covenant Groups. Lisa considers working in Christian Education to be a gift and a pleasure. She brings a great deal of experience in the area and is a valued member of the church staff. |
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Greg White, Director of Music |
| Gregory White is Director of Music at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church and in that role he provides the leadership for the music ministry program. As Director of Music he serves as Director of the Sanctuary Choir and Organist for the church, and serves as staff liaison to the Worship Ministry Team. He works in collaboration with the staff of the church, music program assistants, and Music Ministry Team in planning for the services of the church, its choirs, concerts, and other program events and activities. A native of Western New York, Greg is a graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia; he has toured with his choirs to Europe and performs regularly with several professional music ensembles. He is Conductor-Music Director of the Community Advent Chorale and is listed in Who's Who in America. Greg joined the staff in January 2009. |
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Aimee McCann, Executive Assistant |
| Aimee began working at OPPC in April of 1992. Aimee assists with various office activities, assisting the entire staff. She compiles the weekly bulletin for worship and maintains the church calendar, coordinating facility use. In addition, Aimee serves as staff liaison to the Property Ministry Team. |
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Deb Galloway, Office Assistant |
| Deb joined the staff in December 2004 and works part-time. She assists in answering and directing calls to the church office. Her other responsibilities include compiling, printing and mailing of the church newsletter; creating the PowerPoint presentations for worship services; compiling Session minutes; ordering supplies; maintaining the Weekly Flower Calendar; coordinating Christmas and Easter Flower orders; and general office work. |
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Daniel Hay, Custodian |
| Dan began serving OPPC, beginning in January 2010. He is responsible for the maintenance of all buildings and grounds and for the security of the premises. He performs minor repairs, prepares rooms for the many groups, inside and outside OPPC, who use our facilities. Dan also assists at weddings and memorial services. Dan is an active member of OPPC and sings in the Sanctuary Choir |
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