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2026 LEADERSHIP

CWR is comprised of dedicated individuals who lead the church toward faith in Christ.

THE SESSION

The church is governed by a board called the Session. The Session is composed of three classes of four elders for a total of 12 elders. Elders take ordination vows as set forth in the PCUSA Book of Order, and are elected for three-year terms. Our current Session and areas of responsibility are as follows:

Moderator
Rev. Dr. Sandy Seaton-Todd
Clerk of Session
Patricia Ellis

​Worship & Music

Paul Ellis

Dennis Krautsack

Christian Education

Linda Bailey

Thatcher Thomas

Fellowship

Anne Simmons

Finance

John Stanforth

David Turben

Property

Gary Gardiner

Rick Izant

Mission & Outreach

Beth Johnson

Jeff Warzel

Technology

Dennis Krautsack

Thatcher Thomas

HR

Nancy Griffith

Nominating

Anne Simmons

   BOARD OF DEACONS

MODERATOR
Rebekah Nilges

Congregational care is handled by the Deacons in conjunction with the Pastor. The Board of Deacons is composed of three classes of four Deacons for a total of 12 Deacons. Deacons take ordination vows as set forth in the PCUSA Book of Order, and are elected for three-year terms. Our current Deacons and their Congregational Care Assignments (First Letter of Last Names of Members Under Their Care) are as follows:

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PASTORAL CARE DEACONS

A-C - Judy Izant

D-G - Karen Krautsack

H-L - Sally Yarham

M-Q - Christine Dombrosky

R-S - Melissa Becker

T-Z - Sue McCauley

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FELLOWSHIP DEACONS

Susan Krajewski

Elizabeth Kravanya

Rebekah Nilges

Christy Thomas

TRUSTEES

Trustees handle legal and contractual matters for the church. They are elected for one year terms. Current Trustee assignments are as follows:

Paul Ellis

Nancy Griffith

Thatcher Thomas

David Turben

CALL US

Lead Pastor: 440-251-4449

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A Presbyterian Church located in Metropolitan Cleveland
30500 Fairmount Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH 44124 

© 2026 Church of The Western Reserve

EMAIL US

Lead Pastor: revsandy@cwr.church

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