Staff
Rev. Shawn Hyska
Pastor
Pastor Shawn Hyska has been the pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church since September 2022. Shawn and his wife, Sarah, moved to Lynchburg from Philadelphia in 2020 after getting married and feeling that God called them to settle their lives here. The couple are co-founders and directors of Haven on Garland, a Lynchburg nonprofit that houses, supports, and finances five Afghan young women while they attend a nearby university.
In addition to his service to WPC and Haven on Garland, Shawn serves as the director of finance for HumanGood, a senior living nonprofit organization. He was pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Kensington from 2012 to 2019.
Outside of work, Shawn enjoys baseball, bourbon, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Robert W. Blevins
Director of Music, Organist, and Bookkeeper
Bob Blevins was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in music from the University of Pittsburgh, a master of business administration degree from Lynchburg College, and is an associate of the American Guild of Organists. He and his wife have one son.
Donna Callands
Custodian
Donna Callands has been working at Westminster Presbyterian Church for over 11 years. In addition to general custodial services, she also helps prepare for events and helps with post-event cleanup.
Donna was raised in Lynchburg and has two grown sons and several grandchildren.
Alice Renshaw
Secretary
Alice (Renshaw) Boyd joined the staff of Westminster Presbyterian Church in late 2021. She welcomes people who come to the door, answers the phone, prepares the weekly worship bulletin and the monthly newsletter (CHIMES). Alice’s description of her job and environment is unique. “The three most important things for me in working at any job are to be of service, learn something new and to grow personally. This job has been a perfect match. Where else [during my break-time] could I sit in a sanctuary to meditate, listen to an organist practice classical music and discuss gardening with the organist?”
