Our leadership

Ed Townsend

A graduate of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (’83) and has served a variety of congregations in 4 different Presbyteries.
He “retired” 2 years ago after 18 years as the founding pastor of Three Steeples United in Paris, NY. He is a certified interim minister, musician, husband and father of four.

Naomi Kelly

Naomi lives in Old Forge with her husband, she has 4 children and 3 grandchildren. She received a Master’s in Christian Education from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond Virginia and worked as an educator at First Presbyterian Church, New Hartford. In 2002 she received her M.Div. from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in Rochester, NY. She served as pastor of Forest Presb

Steven Vance

Session Moderator/Parish Coordinator

Leon Austin

Director of Music
Leon has studied music at Onondaga Community College and is married and lives in Lowville. He has been playing piano and organ for over 40 years. Leon plays for weddings, funerals and special occasions.

Our leadership

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