Come back soon for updated information. We have had new additions and will add them when new pictures etc. are gathered.
Pastors
Through June 2025, we are being served by co-senior pastors, Rev. Pam Abbey and Rev. Eileen Lindsay.
Pastor Pam Abbey has a long history with WCUMC, having attended here for several years while she was doing an Extension Ministry focused on drama and working a few years as the Bus Stop director. She has served churches in the northern Sierra, Fresno, and several congregations here in Central Contra Costa County. She is married to Kent, who is in our choir and serves as a Trustee. She has two degrees in Theatre and received her M.Div. from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley. Born a Hoosier, she has basketball in her blood and is a staunch Warriors fan. Do not schedule meetings on game nights!
Office Manager
Our office manager is the camera-shy Cathy Stussi (she/her). Starting 11/25/24, Office Hours will be 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Director of Music Ministries
Organist
Director of Bell Ministries
Tessique Houston became our Director of Handbells in August, 2013. She began ringing here in 2005. Tessique holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Nevada, Reno, where her main instrument was flute. She has been ringing handbells since she fell in love with them during her student teaching in 1995.
As an active musician, Tessique currently rings with Sonos Handbell Ensemble and Tapestry Ringers and Singers, teaches at various handbell clinics throughout the area, and works part time as a substitute teacher for the Mt. Diablo School District. She is also an active member of The Handbell Musicians of America and Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity.
Tessique and her husband, Brian, enjoy getting out in their 5th wheel to get away from it all – but they do take the cats with them!