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Our Address: 708 Highland Ave
New Castle, PA 16101

Welcome to Highland Presbyterian

Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:00 am

Sunday School Class for All Ages 9:15 a.m. -  9:50 a.m. September 7th- May 

Highland Presbyterian Welcomes Our Transitional Pastor: Rev. William O. Webster

Contact Information: Phone: 740-359-1813

Email: RevWilliamWebster@gmail.com

Rev. William Webster, transitional pastor, posed with arms crossed, wearing a suit jacket over a sweater and collared shirt.
Rev. William Webster
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   Children's Director, Bryan Lewis

Children's Message Time is Integral to Our Morning Worship!

Collage of a church's children's message featuring kids gathered at the altar, seated near a pastor, and interacting with communion elements, along with an illustration of Jesus teaching children.
Children gathered in a church near the altar with an adult leading an activity; a spiritual artwork portraying Jesus surrounded by children; hymnals visible on pews in the foreground.

Maura Fornataro - Worship Director

From the tender age of six, Maura embarked on her musical journey, immersing herself in organ, piano, and voice lessons that became the soundtrack to her childhood. Her passion for music was unwavering, leading her to obtain a Bachelor of Music degree from Duquesne University after initially attending Westminster College for her first two years. A significant influence in her life has been Dr. Raymond Ocock, who has mentored her since the 10th grade and guided her toward a career in sacred music.

In Florida, Maura and her husband Mike became deeply involved at the Tree of Life Christian Center, where Maura received mentorship in worship leading from Pastor Jennifer Sandy, a close friend. Jennifer's guidance and the impactful book "Called, Appointed, Anointed" steered Maura toward a lifelong dedication to worship ministries.

After relocating back to New Castle in 1993, Mike and Maura actively participated in various church ministries. In July 2012, Maura felt divinely called to Highland Presbyterian Church, where she gratefully accepted a role overseeing Worship and Music Ministries. (Read more about Maura...)

Photo of Worship Director Maura Fornataro, who has shoulder-length light brown hair and is wearing a light pink patterned shirt. She is standing indoors, with a floral arrangement and a piano in the background. The setting is Highland Presbyterian Church.