About Us
Welcome
Sharing Christ’s Love with our Neighbors. No Exceptions.
“In Christ there is neither Jew nor Gentile, male nor female, slave nor free.” All means all. All God’s people, of every age, race, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity (cis, trans or questioning), means, ability and spiritual tradition are welcome here in the name and love of God, to worship, learn and serve.
Wesley Memorial Church is an affirming, welcoming and reconciling congregation.
Our Reconciling Status
Wesley Memorial is a reconciling congregation. We are a member of the Reconciling Ministries Network whose mission is to equip and mobilize United Methodists to resist evil, injustice, and oppression as we seek justice for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Our Vision
Wesley is a church where people who have been burned by religion in the past or have never been religious before can find a home. Ours is a theology of abundance: the love of Christ is unconditional, and Jesus brings freely-given spiritual and material abundance to all. We believe all people are made in the image of God, and that discrimination and exclusion are incompatible with the love of Christ.
At Wesley, we are called into a new life of liberation, solidarity, and abundance.
Solidarity
We stand with those around us to protect and fight for the dignity of every person, who is created in the image of God.
Abundance
We know that when we work in harmony with the earth, God, and each other there will be more than enough to meet every need.
Liberation
We believe Christ came into this world to free us from the powers of sin, death, and injustice. We experience that liberation each week in worship, in the receiving of the sacraments, and in the way we work together to live in the kingdom of God.
Facility Usage Policy
Much of our space is available to use by the local community for weddings, AA meetings, Student organizations, special events etc. Please read our Facility Usage Policy. If you are interested in renting out a space in our church or Education building, please email the church office.
Our Staff
Matt Seaton
Pastor
Matt Seaton was born in Marion, Indiana, and grew up in South Dakota. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministries from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University Divinity School. In 2010, Matt was ordained a Wesleyan Minister and is transferring his orders to The United Methodist Church. He served five previous parishes before coming to Wesley Memorial. Matt is married to Lacey, and they have a three-year-old German Shepherd named Shadow. Matt enjoys reading thick arduous books on theology and the bible. When enticed to read fiction, he prefers fantasy, science fiction, and the occasional murder mystery. He also enjoys movies of the same kind, especially superhero-based films. When not reading or watching movies, he spends his time biking, enjoying live music, going on walks with Lacey and Shadow, and enjoying moderately romantic dates with Lacey. Email Pastor Matt.
Monica McCormack
Office Administrator
Monica McCormack (Mack to everyone who knows her) is a native of West Clare in Ireland and emigrated to America when she was nineteen. She has trained extensively in the martial arts, studied ancient and indigenous spiritual practices from around the world, and is an ordained Shaman. Her passion is bringing people together to share and learn how God works in our lives. She is a published author and mother of four daughters. Mack lives in Goochland with her youngest daughter, Abbie; cats, Rue and Solstice; and her German Shepherd, Saoirse and Lab Mix, Finnegan. Email Mack.
Linda Hanson
Organist and Interim Music Minister
Linda has decades of experience as a Charlottesville organist and choral conductor. She is the founding director of the a cappella women’s choir, Fire. Email Linda.
Tatum Tricarico
Director of Christian Education
Tatum Tricarico grew up in San Diego California and received her MDiv from Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. She has worked in several churches doing work with children, youth, and adults. When she’s not at church, Tatum is likely diving into her passion for Disability justice. She is an activist on Instagram (@blind_person_in_area) where she shares a Disability Culture Calendar she created. She has also helped co-organize Durham’s first Disability Pride Parade and has spoken at the San Diego California Women’s March and many other places on Disability justice and theology. In her free time she loves reading audio books (and is always looking for book recs), making art, playing board games, writing letters, cooking, spending time with her girlfriend Rebekah, and hanging out with all the people she loves! Email Tatum.