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McKinley Staff

Paula Hancock
Executive Director, McKinley Foundation

paula@mckinleycu.org
217-344-0297 x 103

Paula joined the McKinley staff in 2016 with nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit management. Originally from Tuscola, Paula comes to Champaign by way of Chicago where she lived for 24 years. Paula graduated from the University of Illinois with a BA in English Literature and later earned a master of education degree from Loyola University of Chicago. She loves to travel, having summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2012, and is the proud mother of Millie, the cutest miniature dachshund ever!

Rev. Heidi Weatherford
Pastor, McKinley Church

heidi@mckinleycu.org
217-344-0297 x 105

Pastor Heidi joined us in 2002, and in 2013 we celebrated her 20 years of ordination as a minister. Heidi enjoys exploring how the ancient scriptures of Christianity and Judaism intersect with 21st-century realities that shape our faith. She often weaves music, art, poetry, current events, and activity into our worship. Her theology, a blend of old-fashioned Presbyterian and current progressive thought, means she is passionate that God’s people know they are cherished by God, who loves them as they are—no exceptions.

As pastor/moderator Heidi guides the church’s volunteer leadership board in its decision-making role. Presbyterians believe that all people, not only the pastors, share in the leadership of a congregation.  The board, known as the Session, runs the ship that is church life, with Pastors Heidi and Keith acting as the rudder.

Heidi began her career as a music educator, choral director, and performer and continues to enjoy those activities in the community. She also enjoys traveling, theater, movies, reading, and attending sports events and concerts.

Marc McConney
General Manager, Presby Hall

marc@presbyhall.com
217-344-0102

Marc obtained his PhD in educational psychology at the  University of Illinois. He is also a graduate of the University of Chicago, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences. Marc has been the general manager of Presby Hall since it opened in 2008. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor at the City College of Chicago and The Chicago School for Professional Psychology. He also teaches classes at Parkland College in Champaign, and, on occasion, for the University of Illinois. He is an avid chess player.

Sara McHenry
Director of Christian Education, McKinley Church

sara@mckinleycu.org
217-344-0297 x 108

Sara joined the church staff in July of 2019 as the Director of Christian Education. She has a BA in Spanish from Saint Louis University and a Masters in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Illinois. Originally from Urbana, Sara grew up at McKinley Church and is now happy to be raising her two children at McKinley with her husband Kenton. In her spare time she loves to travel, spend time outdoors, and read.

Jennifer Wetzel
Business Manager, McKinley Foundation

jennifer@mckinleycu.org
217-344-0297 x 102

Jennifer joined the Foundation staff in October of 2016. Originally from Philo (the “Center of the Universe”), Jennifer currently lives in St. Joseph with her husband and three children. A domestic engineer for 10 years, Jennifer has moved on to bookkeeping and office management. For fun, she likes reading all sorts of literature. And when the weather cooperates, she enjoys being outside.

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McKinley Church and Foundation

Mailing Address:
410 E. Daniel St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Sanctuary Address:
801 S. Fifth St.
Champaign, IL 61820

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