
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.
DeaconsThe 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
The Deacons meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Linda DeLost and Kelly Braden-Kaneski are Co-Moderating the Deacons (2022-2023). Class of 2022-2023
Linda Crawford Linda DeLost Jack Maxwell Jim Ridge Youth Deacons: Sydney Metzinger Lauren Shaw Robin Zedaker Class of 2023-2024 Kelly Braden-Kaneski Sue Bunish Audrey McKinney Donna Wolfe Class of 2024-2025 John Braden-Kaneski Jared Carcelli Diane Gesacion Randy Nord |
SessionThe 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:
Session Members & Committees: Class of 2022-2023 Greg Blasko Della McPherson Michael Thompson Elinor Zedaker Lindsay Anderson, Youth Elder Class of 2023-2024 Mindy Davis Doris Rice Harry Wilson Rob Zedaker Class of 2024-2025 Ted Gough Sue Perry Paul Rice Stacy Rutana Committee Chairs: Worship & Music Committee Della McPherson, Chair Lindsay Anderson Parish Life Committee Elinor Zedaker, Chair Mission Committee Rob Zedaker, Chair Nominating Committee Ted Gough, Chair Outreach Committee Sue Perry, Chair Doris Rice Christian Education Committee Stacy Rutana, Chair Mindy Davis Stewardship Committee Harry Wilson, Chair Della McPherson Administration Committee Michael Thompson - Chair Rob Zedaker Staff Relations Committee Paul Rice -Chair Greg Blasko Moderator of Session Rev. Paul W. Anderson Clerk of Session Dave Watts Treasurers Don Thompson Sheila Wadlinger |