by Tammy Warren | Presbyterian News Service The Rev. Katheryn McGinnis leads the online Christmas Eve service at Trinity Presbyterian ChurchâSanta Cruz. (Screenshot) LOUISVILLE â Accepting a first call to ministry and moving during a pandemic may not be ideal, but one thing is certain: the Rev. Katheryn McGinnis is following in the footsteps of a long line of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastors, including her grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather and great-great-great grandfather. McGinnis, who was born and raised in western North Carolina, is the new full-time pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church-Santa Cruz, in Californiaâs Presbytery of San Jose. She joined the staff October 11, succeeding the Rev. Larry Vilardo, who served as interim pastor for two years and described McGinnisâ arrival is âa partnership forged in heaven.â Vilardo said heâs asked himself why the church is both dynamic and kind, loving and hard working. He attributes these characteristics to the congregationâs commitment to mission â local, national and international.