STAFF

 

REv. Kara Wilson, Pastor

Kara hails from Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She became the pastor of Weston UMC in July 2022 by appointment of the bishop after obtaining her Master of Divinity from Emory University Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia. She has two cats, Vincent and Theo.

Pat Norman, Worship Leader

Pat has been serving as worship leader at Weston UMC since 2008. He studied music at Avila University in Kansas City. Together with his wife, Jane, he brings a balanced blend of both contemporary and traditional worship to the church. Pat and Jane have two wonderful children, Michael and Barbara.

 
 

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Church Treasurer: Kim Kirby

Financial Secretary: Jan Specht

For questions about contributions, please contact Jan Specht or Rev. Kara Wilson.

 

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS

Class of 2024

  • Jay Nower

  • Christine Pirtle

  • Jan Specht - Lay Member to Annual Conference

Class of 2025

  • Sue Blunt

  • Paul Norman - Council Chair

  • Rick Pixler - Lay Leader

Class of 2026

  • David “Kirby” Kirby - Trustee Rep (Maintenance)

  • Patsy Sphar - Secretary

  • Jeff Vandel

  • Becky Whitworth

The primary task of the Church Council is to provide for the needs of the church to carry out its mission. Under the simplified administrative structure, the church council also fulfills the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, and Pastor-Parish Relations Committee.

For leaders of the United Women in Faith, visit this page.

If you are a member of Weston UMC and are interested in leadership, please get in touch with the pastor or a member of the Nominations Committee: Pat Norman (Worship Leader), Rick Pixler, Rogers Strickland, Carla Sutton, or Carl Felling.