Staff

J.C. has served as a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) since 2009. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University (BA, ’02), McCormick Theological Seminary (M.Div, ’08) and expects to graduate from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2026 with a Doctor of Ministry degree (Leadership for Wonder). She and her wife have two children and a dog and live in Washington, D.C.

Liz is originally from New York and attended Loyola University Maryland for undergraduate and graduate school. She has a PhD in Pastoral Counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor experienced in working with young children and their families through a variety of life challenges. Her work has included counseling in elementary school settings, private practice, and an in-patient hospital unit. Liz has two children who attended LCYC so she has known the school well from the parent perspective since 2018. Most recently, Liz was a substitute teacher for LCYC and she got to know and understand the school from the teaching perspective.

Liz lives in Kensington with her husband and two children, ages 8 and 5.

Peter Smeallie has been involved with the music program at Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church since 1988, including a 12-year stint as Associate Director of Music from 1990 to 2002. He serves as Choral Music and Theatre Director at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, a position he has held since 1986. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Master of Music Education Degree from Georgia State University in Atlanta.

Peter Brown joined us during the middle of the pandemic as we made the shift to a multi-platform style of worship. Peter brings a wealth of experience, and has helped Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church nurture our desire to provide a meaningful worship experience for all who are able to join.
Peter Brown has a BFA from the prestigious University of North Carolina School of the Arts, in picture editing and sound design. He was raised in Arlington VA.

Meghan Harrison serves as our Office Manager. She has a background in nutrition and health sciences. In her previous role, Meghan managed expert scientific committees that addressed complex issues related to food and nutrition. Meghan enjoys being a part of groups that connect neighbors and people in the same season of life to build community. She lives in Silver Spring with her husband and son.