Leadership

…Jessica and Sean joined BPC in 2002, after looking extensively for a home church and happily finding BPC. The congregation was immediately supportive and kind, offering warm and understanding glances when the Cunningham babies (at the time) were unsettled or fussing; Jessica and Sean knew they were in the right place, and among friends right away! Jessica was a Deacon six years, Moderator for three of those years. She is on the Vision Committee for the church, and is delighted to join the Session. Jessica is a local realtor and licensed home inspector.

…They currently reside in New Canaan, CT. They originally joined BPC so their children could be baptized but stayed because of the many opportunities the church provided to get involved in. They particularly enjoyed the work trips with Bridges to Community and the Midnight Runs.

Dale grew up in New Jersey, where her father was the senior pastor of Watchung Presbyterian Church for 40 years, and where Minister Emeritus, Rev.Tom Hughart, was an Assistant Minister prior to his arrival at BPC.  That connection brought her to BPC originally, and helped establish a lasting bond, and feeling of connection, that has continued over these many years of membership. 

Dale served as an Elder for several terms in the 90’s and 00’s, and helped create the church’s first website.  Currently, she is a member of the Bell Choir and Vision Committee, and as of Sept 2024, has rejoined Session. 

Dale and David are the owners of Léron, a custom linen company founded by David’s grandparents in 1910. After decades in Manhattan, the business moved to New Canaan CT in 2020, allowing an easier commute from North Salem, NY, their new home since 2017.  Graham has recently joined the company, representing a 4th generation of family ownership.

Dale looks forward to finding new ways to help expand the BPC community and to introduce to others the value of a spiritual home in today’s complex society.

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…for over 17 years. She practiced both in the United States and in Colombia, where she was born and raised. She moved with Andres to New York in 2010. The family had been member of BPC since 2021. The family enjoys the warmth and welcoming environment of the church.

…(Madison, Luke, Ava Rose and Annabel). As a family they began volunteering to cook at BPC while the church hosted the Emergency Shelter. They found the BPC’s commitment to service inspiring, and the warm accepting community to be a place they felt at home. They joined BPC wanting their children to grow in faith in a place where all were welcome.

Sarah is a real estate agent and store owner who loves to celebrate the creativity of others. She is part of the Children’s Education Committee and is helping with Sunday Spirit activities and is grateful for the dedication and hard work that so many put into developing this amazing community.

…Bridges to Community. They are residents of Katonah and perhaps best known as the owners of Kelloggs & Lawrence Hardware, in downtown Katonah, for nearly 25 years. They sold the store two years ago which has made it possible for them to attend more frequently and for Bart to join the choir and more recently the session. They resonate most with BPC’s mission and outreach.

…Tom commuted to NYC for many years and they always felt very fortunate to be able to raise their girls in such a beautiful rural area. They joined Bedford Presbyterian Church that fall, so they have been members for over 50 years. Their daughters were confirmed and married at BPC and all their grandchildren have been baptized there. Pat has been singing in the choir and playing bells for all of those 50 years, and Tom was always very active serving on the Session, as a Deacon and many other activities. As a family they ran the Easter pancake breakfast for several years. Pat and Tom were on the committee that planned our beautiful Columbarium. BPC is truly like a second home to their family and they have always loved the supportive community, the mission work and the music.

…Harrison, Teddy and Georgie. Kim is principal of H.C. Crittenden Middle school in the Byram Hills School District. At BPC, she has previously served as a deacon for six years and is the co-chair of the Rewarding Potential Scholarship.

Being a member of Bedford Presbyterian Church has been transformative. The spirit of care and kindness and the purposeful work carried out for the betterment of others are only two of the many reasons that BPC has become a cornerstone in the lives of Michelle, Kim and their family. They are grateful to be members of such a wonderful, spiritual community.

…as she faithfully ministered to a small congregation week after week by zoom. Having known Carol from her last church position, they realized that she was happy and the people around her were also happy in spite of nature’s way of separating us from each other. Then they began coming in person and that was a game changer. They found a home where people smiled, shared and were immensely happy in their religious life, as well as their relationships. It is a home where they shall serve.