Staff

The Rev. Sarah Robbins, Interim Pastor

Jenny Newman, Director of Christian Education, is a graduate of West Liberty University and is a Certified Christian Educator in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She has earned a certificate in Youth and Theology from the Institute for Youth Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary and is certified as a coach by the National Association of Youth Ministry. She joined the Sixth Presbyterian Church staff in 2014 and has worked in children’s and youth ministry for over 20 years, previously serving as the director of Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church in Washington, PA. Active in serving her community, Jenny is the co-founder of the non-profit organization the Washington County Gay/Straight Alliance and has served on the Avella Area School District Board of Directors. Jenny lives in the woods of Hopewell Township, Washington County, with her husband, Brant, and their dogs and cats, and various woodland creatures.

Shay Carter, Director of Music, has past experience serving multiple churches, where she has both performed as an instrumental musician, led choral programming, and provided musical programs for youth.  She also currently serves as a music teacher at Anderson Music Academy, where she teaches piano to aspiring young musicians.  Shay received her B.A. in Music Performance from West Virginia Wesleyan University.  She resides in beautiful Greenfield, where she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Christopher, who is an upright bassist on the Pittsburgh jazz scene.  In her free time, she likes to read, crochet, and go on adventures with their mini poodle, Paul

Kelly Johnson, Office Administrator, has an extensive administrative background, most notably having worked as an Activities Coordinator for North Hills ProMedica and a HR/Operations Coordinator at East End Cooperative Ministry. Kelly resides in Stanton Heights with her husband, Rev. Gavin Walton.  Together they have a dog, Khalessi.  In her spare time, Kelly often enjoys reading, indoor rock climbing and playing tennis.  

Harry Kirk, Building Manager

John S. McCall, Pastor Emeritus