Pastoral Staff
The Reverend Gregg Neel
Pastor | 503.287.1289 Ext. 114
Gregg came to Westminster in July of 2011 to serve as co-pastor with his wife, Beth. Gregg came to ministry after a career as a special education teacher, first working in youth ministry and then in executive work in the Presbyterian Church. His favorite part of church work is potluck suppers. Gregg spends his free time watching bad TV, volunteering at the local elementary school, and planning his next vacation with family.
The Reverend Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
Transitional Associate Pastor for Congregational Life | 503.287.1289 Ext. 115
Lindsey, our transitional associate pastor, was hired in the summer of 2023. She comes to Westminster after most recently serving as a campus minister and executive director for seven years in Nashville, Tennessee. Her background includes children, youth, and young adult ministry; hospital chaplaincy; and generally making holy mischief with wonderful local churches (in worship you're most likely to find her whispering a joke to someone). Lindsey and her wife are new to Portland, and they love the pizza, the trees, and the hospitality here at Westminster.
Program Staff
Eliz Roser
Director of Children's Ministries | 503.287.1289 Ext. 117
Eliz Roser came to Westminster in 2010 and, since January 2023, she has been delighted to serve as our Director of Children's Ministries (initially interim, now permanent). She has experience as a garden educator, classroom teacher, nonprofit program director, and project manager. In addition to her work at Westminster, Eliz is a Girl Scout troop leader, a member of the PDX Diaper Bank Board, and volunteers at her neighborhood school. In her free time, Eliz loves hiking with her family, collecting cookbooks, and learning about whatever interesting things her kids are excited about at the moment.
Junha Kim
Director of Youth, Mission, and Community Engagement | 503.287.1289 Ext. 116
Junha joined the Westminster staff in 2024 as the Director of Youth, Mission, and Community Engagement. He is a candidate within the PC(USA) looking to be ordained in late 2024 or early 2025. Prior to finding his way to PDX, Junha served in various ministerial roles throughout California, primarily partnering with youth and families. He has also worked in nonprofit settings, prioritizing restorative justice for the most marginalized communities. If not at church or working on his dissertation, Junha is most likely on a scenic walk with his dog, Biggie, playing video games, or taking a nap!
Music Staff
Debbie Glaze
Director of Music Ministries | 503.287.1289 Ext. 120
Debbie Glaze has worked at Westminster since 2010 as the Director of Music Ministries. She brings an alto’s sensibilities to her work as she chooses music, plans worship, rehearses with the choir and provides them spiritual guidance, and leads the music in Sunday morning worship. When not at church, Debbie is at Portland State University where she is Associate Professor in the school of music. She and her husband, Dave, enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, and spending time with their adult children.
Michael Barnes
Organist | 503.287.1289 Ext. 118
Michael Barnes is a professional pianist and organist, and has been Senior Organist at Westminster since 1992. With our Chancel Choir, he has toured Scotland and Cuba. He has scheduled the Wednesday Noon Concert Series at The Old Church Concert Hall since 1988. With the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus—which rehearses at Westminster—he toured China for goodwill concerts in 2019. He accompanies the Pacific Youth Choir, and is also Organist at Temple Beth Israel in NW Portland. He is a member of the American Guild of Organists, Organ Historical Society and Guild of Temple Musicians.
Leslie Lehmann
Assistant Organist
Leslie stepped in as Interim Organist in 1991, headed the committee to hire a new, permanent organist (Michael Barnes), and has served as Assistant Organist since then. Her career encompassed stints as a university professor and as a public affairs executive in both public and private sectors. However, music is her lifelong passion, including previous church organist positions, chamber music performances and organ recitals in the U.S. and Europe.
Anne Stevenson
Assistant Director of Music for Handbells
Anne Stevenson came to Westminster in 1996 and began ringing with Westminster’s Concert Bell Choir and singing in the Chancel Choir. In 2002, she accepted the position of bell choir director on a “one-year interim basis” and has been happily directing ever since. Anne retired from the Oregon Symphony where she was operations manager, producing the symphony's classical and classical-style concerts. She is grateful for a life joyously filled with family, friends, music, travel, and books.
Support Staff
Jonathan Dyer
Director of Church Operations | 503.287.1289 Ext. 111
Jonathan came to Westminster in the fall of 2016 and sees to the smooth functioning of Westminster’s internal operations, from managing the calendar and building coordination to producing all of the church publications. Jonathan has his Masters in Public Administration from Portland State and enjoys working at a church for the community and fellowship it brings. When not at work, Jonathan enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with his wife and son, playing board games, reading comic books, and spending time with his two cats, Moon Pie and Sebastian.
Alaina Smith
Administrative Coordinator | 503.287.1289 Ext. 110
Alaina Smith joined the staff of Westminster in 2014. She provides administrative, organizational, and communications support for the ministries at Westminster and staffs the front desk. Alaina loves to write and is the published author of multiple short stories and essays. She also enjoys spending time in nature, exploring Portland's restaurants, photography, and watching movies with her husband, Frank.
Paula Watt
Accountant | 503.287.1289 Ext. 112
Paula joined the Westminster staff in March 2023 as our accountant. She comes to us with a background of over 20 years of experience in real-estate development accounting. When she isn’t working, Paula can be found cheering her two daughters on in whatever adventure they are pursuing, loving on her Rhodesian ridgeback dog, volunteering in her neighborhood school, soaking up time in the great Pacific Northwest, or putzing in her yard.
Olivia Olmsted
Communications Assistant | 503.287.1289
Olivia joined the Westminster staff in January 2024 as a communications assistant. They help produce our bulletins, Westminster Weekly e-news, Chimes, and other publications. When not at work they enjoy hiking, reading, rock climbing, and petting as many dogs as possible.
Custodial Staff
Bamba Cuesta-Figueroa
Head Custodian
Steven Littleton
Weekend Custodian