A native of Ohio, Rev. Kennedy attended Kent State University and graduated in 1996 with a Special Education degree.  While at Kent, she worked for a program called Cross Trainers, an inner city day camp for kids in Pittsburgh.  She loved the city of Pittsburgh and moved here soon after she graduated.

From there she became the Director of Christian Education at Riverview United Presbyterian Church.  She then enrolled in Seminary at Pittsburgh Theological and graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree in 2004.  In 2005 she met the man of her dreams online and in 2006 she got engaged, was Ordained to Word and Sacrament, bought a house, got married and started working at East Union Presbyterian Church as the Associate Pastor – what a year!. 

Since then, she has worked with the Youth Group, Christian Education, Sunday School Teachers, Deacons, and Vacation Bible School among other things.  Her favorite part of ministry? “I love being able to walk with people in a faith aspect… whether that’s seeing the joy in a child’s face during VBS week or being able to comfort a family in their grief.  I’m here to point folks to the Lord and remind them that God is still with them whether they feel it or not.”

Getting to know Rev. Kenndey

1.  Are you a morning person or night person?

Night, definitely.

2.  What is your favorite motto to live by?

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

3.  Do you play an instrument?

If so, what?  Yup, clarinet.  But, not anymore.

4.  If you were a superhero, what would your super power be?

To be able to teleport.  Then maybe I wouldn’t be late so much…

5.  What TV shows do you watch?

Monk, Psych, White Collar, Biggest Loser

6.  What different countries have you visited?

Europe, Africa, England, Canada (does Canada count?)

7.  Who has had the most influence in your life?

My grandparents for sure. They helped raise me as a kid, and I went into the ministry because of them. They are some of the greatest people I’ve ever known.

8.  If you could have dinner with a famous person (dead or alive) who would it be?

Mother Teresa

9.  Describe the perfect meal.

Any one that I didn’t have to cook! Actually, I love Indian food, Mexican food, and Chinese.