The belief that the people of God are called to be leaders is at the heart of the Presbyterian way. This commitment manifests itself in a style of "representative democracy" that is unique in the worldwide church. 

This representative democracy is embodied in the boards of the church: the Session and the Board of Deacons. The officers who serve on these boards have been identified for their gifts of leadership and a commitment to the life and ministry of this congregation. Officers are elected to three-year terms by the congregation during elections held each April. Officers are then ordained and installed in May and begin their term of service in June. 

Deacons

The Board of Deacons is often called "the heart of the church." Deacons are responsible for the care of the congregation and carry out ministries of good will and service in the community. 

The Deacons group their service into four key ministries:

Service Ministry
  • Special deacon-sponsored events
  • Setup and clean-up of communion
  • Communion service to the homebound 
  • Delivery of flowers to homebound members.
  • Pre-service greeting before worship services
Goodwill Ministry
  • Visiting of homebound members 
  • Special projects such as the Giving Tree and Santa’s Breakfast at Christmas time 
  • The Crop Walk in October
Congregational Ministry
  • "Meals from the Heart," a service provided by the deacons to anyone in the congregation who would benefit from dinners delivered due to illness, a new baby, or a death in the family
  • Mailing of greeting cards to those who have lost a family member, are ill, new members, celebration of a birth, etc.
  • "Random Acts of Kindness" — simple notes or gifts to members
  • Funeral luncheons provided by the Deacons with the help of the congregation

The Deacons meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Class of 2019-2020
Lucille Ellis
Amy LaHart
Jack Maxwell
​Joan Smith
Youth: 
Will Davies
​Kristen Shaw
Class of 2020-2021
Sally Foster
Audrey McKinney
Doris Rice
​Donna Wolfe
 Class of 2021-2022
Jared Carcelli
Marty McCarthy
Ali Noble
​Joanne Pavlock

Session

The Session, which is the governing body of the church, is made up of thirteen Elders. The Session is responsible for the life and ministry of the congregation. The Session’s goals are focused on shaping faith, building community, serving others and stewarding resources. 

Particular responsibilities include:
  • Receiving new members
  • Leading the congregation in mission
  • Providing for worship and the administration of the sacraments
  • Offering educational programs, pastoral care and fellowship opportunities
  • Challenging the congregation in its stewardship of time, talent and financial resources.​


Session Members & Committees:
Class of 2019-2020
Frank Bennett
Sheila Wadlinger
Pat Watson
​Ted Gough
Jack Brant,  youth

Class of 2020-2021
Chad Brant
Cindy Maurice
Fred Sutton
Teisha Winkler

Class of 2021-2022
Rachel Mullis
Jeanne Roston
Stacy Rutana
​John Whitinger
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Committee Chairs:
Worship & Music Committee
John Whitinger
     
Parish Life Committee
Teisha Winkler

Mission Committee
Cindy Maurice

Nominating Committee
Rachel Mullis

Outreach Committee
Fred Sutton

Christian Education Committee
Stacy Rutana
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Stewardship Committee
Chad Brant

Administration Committee
Frank Bennett

Staff Relations Committee
Jeanne Rostan

Moderator of Session
Rev. Paul W. Anderson

Clerk of Session
Dave Watts

Treasurers
Don Thompson
Sheila Wadlinger