Rev. Eric joined Westminster as Interim Minister on September 1, 2022 and completes this ministry with us on July 31, 2024. Our new Settled Minister, Rev. Deborah Bennett, will begin serving Westminster on August 1, 2024.
Rev. Eric will be on vacation and study leave during the month of July. In case of a pastoral emergency, please contact the Lay Pastoral Care Team: LayPastoralCare@westminsteruu.org; 401-542-4601 for support. Or, contact the Church Office info@westminsteruu.org; at 401-884-5933.
Jeannette Bessinger – Director of Spiritual Development
Jeannette comes to this role after twenty+ years as an ordained interfaith community chaplain based in RI with a focus on health and wellness. In that capacity, I’ve worked with many different people, groups, organizations, and institutions over the years. Most recently I went back to school (at Starr King School for the Ministry) to deepen my clinical chaplaincy skills and earn a theological MA in social change. I have a private practice as a spiritual companion and am a very experienced writer, speaker, and teacher. I’m in a long and happy marriage and am blessed with two grown kids – both just married this past year – and an elderly little dog. I have a great love for the performing arts, the culinary arts, and the natural world. Read more about Jeannette HERE. Office Hours are Tuesday’s 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. You can contact Jeannette at jbessinger@westminsteruu.org.
Marisa Albini – Office Administrator
Marisa joined Westminster as the Office Administrator in November 2019. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Adult Education. Marisa has worked in the Institutional Advancement area of higher education as a Director of Alumni Affairs and as an Annual Fund Major Gift Officer. She has extensive experience in events, fundraising, and working with non-profit boards. To contact Marisa Albini, please send an email to malbini@westminsteruu.org.
Nonetta Shatakhtsian – Music Director
Nonetta has been at Westminster since 2005. An exceptional pianist, she plays at all our services and provides direction to our adult choir. In addition, Nonetta is on the faculties of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Music School, the Our Lady of Mercy School in East Greenwich, RI, and the St. Peter School in Warwick, RI. Her credentials include a B.A. in Music from Romanos Melikyan College of Music, and an M.A. from the Armenian State Conservatory (where she became a Professor of Piano Performance). She is a member of the Rhode Island Music Educators Association and MENC, The National Association for Music Education.
Tim Marnane – Sexton
Tim joined Westminster as its Sexton in November 2023. He can be reached at sexton@westminsteruu.org.
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Nonetta has been at Westminster since 2005. An exceptional pianist, she plays at all our services and provides direction to our adult choir. In addition, Nonetta is on the faculties of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Music School, the Our Lady of Mercy School in East Greenwich, RI, and the St. Peter School in Warwick, RI. Her credentials include a B.A. in Music from Romanos Melikyan College of Music, and an M.A. from the Armenian State Conservatory (where she became a Professor of Piano Performance). She is a member of the Rhode Island Music Educators Association and MENC, The National Association for Music Education.