Staff

Minister:

Dr. Kate Gillooly  – Kate joined our staff in  2016 as part-time Director of Congregational Development, and as of July 1, 2025, is the  Pastor/Minister.  She continues to focus on strengthening the church’s educational programs and on community engagement, while also leading worship and providing pastoral care. She has worked in Christian Formation and Congregational Development since 1987, serving churches in the United Methodist, American Baptist and Episcopal traditions.  Kate earned her Master of Ministry from Ursuline College and her Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Development from Bexley Seabury Seminary. Hobbies include musical theatre, yoga, and poetry. She and her husband, Greg, have two young adult sons (Ben and Alex) and live in Cleveland Heights.

Director of Music Ministries:  

Dr. Irwin Shung – Irwin Shung is our keyboardist and choir director!  Although Irwin is classically trained, he enjoys all kinds of music.  When not practicing, he spends as much time as possible with his wife and  daughter, little Sofi.  Irwin also serves as the president of the Northeast Ohio Music Teachers’ Association, as well as the artistic director of the Resonance Project.  He earned his D.M.A. in Piano Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music in 2015.

Office Manager:
Kese Webb – with over 25 years’ experience at HCC, Kese is the go-to person for projects great and small and the voice that answers the phone when you call.  Kese has two grown children: a son, Bryce and a daughter, Artia and three grandchildren (Jonathan, Alex and Nuhri).  She lives with her husband, Mike and dog, Mason.     

The congregation and community are saddened by the  death of Rev. Roger D. Osgood on Dec. 14, 2025. Roger came to Heights CC in 2006 after having served at our sister church, Disciples Christian Church in Cleveland Heights, while in seminary.  He served our congregation faithfully for almost 16 years, and retired in June 2022.  He and his wife, Debbie, have two grown sons (Alex and Mark) and three grandsons (Liam and, twins, Owen and Max). He is dearly missed.