Our Pastor
Pastor
Pastor Katie and Leesburg Presbyterian teamed up to serve God together in October of 2023, sharing a deep love of God and a passion for the intersection of faith and service in God's world. Pastor Katie has served in two previous congregations since her ordination in 2009, first for seven years as a solo pastor at Franklin Presbyterian Church in Kentucky, followed by seven years as associate Pastor at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in McLean, Virginia. Pastor Katie leads with joy, bringing her love of bridge building and social entrepreneurship into community conversations.
She and her partner, Scott, enjoy frequenting the tree lined trails of northern Virginia with their (new!) pup, Lemonade. During vacations, you’ll typically find Pastor Katie and Scott hiking and camping in their rooftop tent as they continue their lifelong adventure of visiting as many National Parks as possible.
Get to know Pastor Katie through a recent online worship service, through her writing on d365 devotionals or her 2022 Lent conversation with Kate Bowler, reach out to schedule a cup of coffee or tea together or—best of all—come worship and serve with us at Leesburg Presbyterian Church!
Rev. Katie Strednak Singer
Our Staff
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Communications Coordinator
office@lpcva.com
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David G. Allen
Music Director
music@lpcva.com
Born, raised, and educated in England, David’s early career started as a professional conductor, pianist, and composer in London. He worked for prestigious institutions such as the BBC Radio Orchestra performing “West End” theatre shows, and later spent several years as music supervisor for Swiss producers bringing Broadway musicals to tour Europe. Since arriving in America, he has also been a professional tenor at the National Cathedral as well as music director and organist at churches nearby in Reston, Burke, and Alexandria.
David met his wife Susan when she was working as the lead in the European tour of ‘Oklahoma!’ Together they have three musically gifted children in their 20’s. Now with a (mostly) empty nest, he’s been excited to be the Director of Music at LPC since November 2022. He loves making wonderful music as we worship together in our beautiful church.
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Sheri Nelson
Interim Bookkeeper
bookeeper@lpcva.com
Sheri Nelson has been a member of LPC for over 20 years. She grew up in Fairfax, graduating from George Mason University with a BS in Accounting. She has worked in the accounting field for more than 35 years, the last 20 in a church environment.
Sheri is married and has one grown daughter. Additionally, she is helping her sister raise her nephew after her sister had a stroke when he was born. Sheri enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
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Angela Helge
LPC Preschool Director
director.lpcpreschool@gmail.com
Angela and her husband, Wayne, moved to Leesburg in 2005 and have been members of LPC since 2009. Angela graduated from Rhode Island College with her teaching degree in Elementary Education and enjoyed teaching at preschools in Connecticut, Illinois, Rhode Island, and Virginia. She considers herself fortunate to have been able to stay home to raise their two daughters.
Since joining LPC, Angela has kept busy with the Christian Education committee as well as leading children’s music with her husband. Their youngest daughter attended preschool at LPCP in 2011 and has been committed to the preschool ever since. Serving as room mom, board chair, music teacher, and interim director grew her love and commitment to our special preschool. Angela especially loves building the connection between the church and preschool.
