ABOUT US
Wekiva Presbyterian Church emphasizes a Christian life based upon Worship, Study, Fellowship, and Community Services. We seek to model Jesus Christ in our words and actions, wherever God's Spirit may lead us.
Wekiva Presbyterian Church was founded in 1977 and is located near the intersection of State Route 434 and Wekiva Springs Road in Longwood, Florida. Our congregation consists of all age groups with families from Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Lake Mary, Heathrow, Maitland, and Orlando.
Church activities are designed to provide members and visitors with every opportunity to share their Spiritual Gifts among their families, congregation and our community.
Our Beliefs
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is a Christian community centered around the six “Great Ends of the Church.”
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The Proclamation of the Gospel. We believe that the good news of God's love in Jesus Christ is for all the peoples of the world.
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Building up Christian community. We strive to develop loving, caring, inclusive congregations that show the love of God through prayer, nurture, mutual support, and Christian service.
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The Worship of God. We respond to God's love through worship by praising God, praying together, and responding to God's word.
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Theology Matters. Presbyterians love God with both their hearts and their minds, and thus seek to study the scripture and affirm together the sovereignty of God, the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
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The Promotion of Social Justice. We have been saved in order to serve! We believe in and work for social, racial, and economic justice for all of God's peoples.
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Demonstrating our Faith. Presbyterians seek to be a people who practice what they preach.
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Our Staff
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Wekiva is church the way church was meant to be - enriching, personally rewarding and centered on the love, grace and service to be found in our Lord Jesus Christ. Our leaders and staff are committed to serving the congregation and the community with love, acceptance and compassion.
DIRECTORS
Rev. Labert Altemose
Interim Pastor and Head of Staff
laltemose@wekivapresbyterian.org
LISA PREWITT
Director of Christian Education
lisap@wekivapresbyterian.org
SARAH MITZEL
Director of Student Ministries
sarah@wekivapresbyterian.org
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MUSIC LEADERS
BETSY BONE
Minister of Music
betsy@wekivapresbyterian.org
JEFF ELLROD
Wekiva Alive Praise Team Leader
pianojeff55@gmail.com
Gary Gallaway
Organist
gary@wekivapresbyterian.org
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CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
katie chrisien
Director of the Christian Child Center
kchrisien@wekivapresbyterian.org
Heather Swisher
Assistant Director of the Christian Child Center
hswisher@wekivapresbyterian.org
ALOMA BRATEK
Music Associate
aloma@wekivapresbyterian.org
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
PATTY JOYNER
Secretary / Office Manager
pjoyner@wekivapresbyterian.org
Vic Newhart
Property Manager
vnewhart@wekivapresbyterian.org
ben williams
Financial Administrator
ben@wekivapresbyterian.org
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church sextons
Ted Arent
Fred Rohdenburg
sean seaver
Want to worship with us?
Our worship schedule includes two Sunday morning services in the Sanctuary: the first service at 9:00 (Wekiva Alive) and the second service at 11:00 (Traditions). While we appreciate our heritage, we are not stodgy—our inspiring music and worship reflect the living church in every age, including today. Wekiva celebrates communion on the first Sunday of even-number months and there are many other special worship events throughout the year. Special services include Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunrise Service, Thanksgiving Eve (an Ecumenical Service held jointly with five area churches) and three services on Christmas Eve.