STAFF
Pastor - Rev. Rebecca Konegen
Pastor Rebecca began serving McKnight on July 1, 2022.
Born in upstate New York, Pastor Rebecca grew up in Massachusetts, North Dakota, and New York while her father served in the Air Force. Upon his retirement from active service, the family moved to Northern California, and when she graduated from high school, she did her undergraduate work at Bryn Mawr College and DePauw University. Afterward, having received a fellowship for graduate school, she completed her Master’s degree and all of her Ph.D. coursework in Medieval and Renaissance English Literature.
When her husband’s job required a transfer to Pittsburgh, and when she did not find a graduate program with her same focus in the area of their new home, Rebecca went through a period of rethinking her plans. As part of this process, in a conversation with her pastor she was asked, “Have you ever considered seminary?” This was the first clear moment of her call, and many confirmations have followed. She graduated with her M.Div. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in May of 2022, and has since been serving at McKnight. Upon the completion of the long United Methodist ordination process, Rebecca was finally ordained in June of 2026.
Rebecca and her husband have four children and one very large dog. During her early child-raising years, she became an accredited La Leche League leader, helping new parents with breastfeeding and early childhood concerns. Rebecca has also taught several years of English writing courses for college freshmen, including many who spoke English as a second (or third!) Language. Her passions in ministry include Biblical scholarship, preaching, and community building. Personal interests include travel, reading widely, knitting and hand-stitching, and sometimes cooking.
Pastor Konegen can be reached at:
Email: pastorrebecca@mcknightumc.org
Church Phone: (412) 364-7132
Cell Phone: (951) 897-6574
Secretary - Jennifer Weckley
Jennifer has been serving as the church secretary since November 2012. Shortly after high school, she served in the United States Air Force for a 4-year term in Charleston, South Carolina. Following that, she became involved in a local church where she took courses in leadership training, was re-baptized, led small groups, and served on her first mission trip to Kenya, Africa. Afterward, she attended Youth With A Mission (YWAM) College in Hawaii with a three month outreach in Battambong, Cambodia. When she returned, she felt God’s direction was to move back to Pittsburgh to continue her education and start a family.
Jennifer enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children. Her favorite activities include outdoor hobbies such as swimming, tubing, camping, hiking, and hunting. She feels that the Secretary position has been an answer to prayer and is thankful to be a part of God’s plan!
Jennifer may be reached at:
Email: secretary@mcknightumc.org
Phone: (412) 364-7132
youth director - Gerri czado
Gerri and her husband, Rich co-lead the Youth Group, and have for many years. The PBJ (Powered By Jesus) youth try to meet on Sunday evenings at 7 PM at the church, but their busy schedules (various school bands, work) make that a challenge. It is best to check in with Gerri to see about their meeting time (her cell number is 412-901-9798). In addition to their regular meetings, the PBJ Youth lead worship at times during the year, and most often go on a Mission Trip for a week during the summer.