Pastor Wes joined Westminster Presbyterian as Head of Staff on
January 1, 2012. He most recently served Woodland Park
Presbyterian in Seattle Washington as Sr. Pastor for eight years.
Prior to that Wes has served churches in both California and
Utah. His M.Div. is from Princeton Theological Seminary. He was
ordained in 1993.
Wes is interested in contemplative spiritual practices like
Centering Prayer and threads of mysticism that run through all
the great faith traditions. Wes has been married to his wife,
Shelby, for over 20 years, and they have four children.
A graduate of San Francisco State University (Cum Laude) with a
degree in Child Development and Family Studies, Diana’s
enthusiastic attitude for children, youth, and families is
infectious. She has over twenty years experience working
with non-profits serving the community and as an advocate for
children with special needs. She has been awarded the
National Family Award from Family Service Agency and holds a
Lifetime Honorary Service Award from the California Parent and
Teacher Association.
Brad Slocum is a native Californian, a Magna Cum Laude music
graduate of San Francisco State University, and a published
choral arranger (Theodore Presser and www.choralieder.com). He
relocated to Sacramento in 2002 after retiring from the De Anza
College Music Department in Cupertino where he was Staff
Accompanist, Director of The De Anza Chorale, and Voice Coach and
Instructor for 17 years.
Currently, Brad is Organist at Westminster Presbyterian Church,
and Program Director for Westminster’s popular Wednesday Music At
Noon recital series.
Peter Hill graduated from Bucknell University in 1992 with a
Bachelor of Arts in music. While there, he was music theory
teaching assistant to composer William Duckworth and received the
Barbara Watson Grever Prize in Music. In 1995, Peter received a
Master of Music degree in piano performance, and in 1997, a
Professional Studies Diploma from the Cleveland Institute of
Music. He graduated with a Master of Education in music education
from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2003.
Renee is responsible for coordinating office operations and
procedures, rental contracts, and building maintenance. If
you should have any questions regarding these issues please
contact Renee at mission@westminsac.org.
Rebecca keeps the records of pledges and contributions to
the church, changes/additions to personal informaiton to
church records, and handles the contracts for our monthly
parkling spaces. If you have questions in any of these
areas please contact Rebecca at membership@westminsac.org.
Joanie’s energy, background in business and basic office
procedures make her a valuable member of the Westminster
staff. She produces the weekly bulletins, monthly
newsletter,and manages the website and church calendar. To
add or change a meeting date and time contact Joanie
at secretary@westminsac.org.
Jean Harlow is available after each service and can also be
reached by phone for appointments. Messages may be put in her
church mailbox and on her voice mail 442-8939 x 312.
