Our Church Staff

 
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music@cpcba.org

Tim Heavner

Tim Heavner, Music Director and Organist, has been at CPCBA since the fall of 2015. He currently teaches Chorus at Sewickley Academy, sings with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, is the Assistant Conductor of the Jr. Mendelssohn Choir, and serves as Vice-President of the Pittsburgh Boy Choir. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Tim came to Pittsburgh by way of New York City; in both cities, he maintained an active life as a teacher, performer and musical director. Tim has a degree in Piano Performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and he has pursued graduate studies in Vocal Accompanying at the Manhattan School of Music. Tim currently resides in Baden with his wife, Rina, his two sons, Benjamin and Tristan, and his Westie, Wampa.

 

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cassie@cpcba.org

CASSIE SEMLER

If God is love, then to love is to know God.

I live for seeing those little moments of God’s love all around us. A kind smile from a stranger, or a dandelion blowing in the breeze. Life can be tough, but there is so much we, as the people of Christ, can do to show the love of Christ to all we meet.

My name is Cassie Semler, and I am the Faith Formation Director at CPCBA. I work with all age groups, but especially the youth of the church. I’ve been working in ministry for a decade, and am getting my Master’s of Divinity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Allowing a brave space for all to ask the tough questions and feel comfortable in sitting with the mysteries of God is an important aspect of our work together. All (all genders, sexualities, nationalities, languages, origins, races, creeds, social status, etc.) are welcomed and affirmed!

I am a mother of 3 and a wife to an amazing partner, Tyler. We have 2 cats and a dog, and all of them love to go on hikes with us. When not working, you will usually find me reading or listening to music with my kiddos. I am a huge fan of Disney! I am a Pittsburgh transplant, but am learning to love the Steelers and Pirates anyways. My office door and email inbox are always open, and I look forward to talking with you!