West Parish Church
United Church of Christ
West Parish Church
United Church of Christ
Our Staff
Katrina Wuensch, Senior Pastor
Katrina graduated from Harvard Divinity School in 2000, and has been serving UCC churches in Massachusetts ever since!
She's been with West Parish since March 2016, and loves the vibrant, welcoming, authentic community. You can often find her humming hymns, walking her dog or enjoying a good microbrew.
Open Position, Christian Education
The Education Ministry is searching for a new person to begin as our Sunday School Coordinator!
If you have a friend or colleague who has experience with young children, would like to work in a progressive Christian church, and would enjoy a 5 hr/week position, please encourage them to apply or to contact the church office for more information.
Renee Manning, Minister in the Community
Renee recently retired as a Senior CAD illustrator at Raytheon after 38 years. She received her Master of Divinity degree from Andover Newton Theological School in December 2018 and was ordained in the United Church of Christ in April 2023. She has been a member at South Church in Andover the past eight years during her journey to ordination.
Renee will be doing education and outreach around issues of LGBTQ inclusion and welcome. Contact Renee if you would like her to preach at your faith community, or lead a program with your organization.
Mila Filatov, Music Co-Director
Mila has been an award-winning pianist since the age of 17. She graduated with an MM and highest honors from the prestigious Sobinov Conservatory of Music in Saratov, Russia. Since coming to the US, Mila has played in numerous solo concerts throughout New England, including chamber music festivals and multiple piano duet concerts with the renowned American pianist Frank Glazer. Read how Mila and Demetri work together to bring a unique music experience to West Parish!
Demetri Sampas, Music Co-Director
Demetri started playing piano and organ at a very young age and developed those skills while attending Pacific Lutheran University. While in school, Demetri received many honors and awards through the Organ Historical Society in which he was the strategic planning advisor. Demetri shared\s his passion for music through many solo performances at the University of Puget Sound, Trinity Parish and St Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, Treble Chorus of New England, the Methuen Music Hall, and many other locations.
Enjoy Demetri's amazing organ skills on the West Parish You Tube Channel!
Larisa Henderson, Administrator
Larisa joined the West Parish Staff in December 2017.
Larisa had previously worked part-time at West Parish, so we are thrilled to have her join us full time! Larisa has become an intergral part of the West Parish Community, and you can find her in the office on Mondays through Thursdays!