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. 

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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 
• 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 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. 

Deacon Classes:

Wendy Banko, Moderator (2025-2026)

Class of 2025-2026
Wendy Banko 
Maleri Noble
Gwen Shipsky
Linda Watts
Class of 2026-2027
Becky Eskay
Marci Anderson
Debbie Lonardo
​Cindy Cunningham
​Class of 2027-2028
Joyce Shaffer
Rob Rivello
Karen Sutton
​Shawna Koprucki

Session

The Session, which is the governing body of the church, is made up of twelve 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:

Dr. Paul W. Anderson, Moderator
Dave Watts, Clerk
Don R. Thompson and Sheila Wadlinger, Co-Treasurers
Michael Thompson, President
Matt White, Vice-President
Class of 2025-2026
Nan Bennett
*Della McPherson
*Michael Thompson
*Elinor Zedaker 
Class of 2026-2027
*Rob Zedaker
Randy Nord
*Dick Harper
​Joan Smith
Class of 2027-2028
​​*Paul Rice 
Angelo Ciaverella
Jared Carcelli
Bill Creighton
                                                                                (*2nd Term)
Committee Chairs:
Administration Committee
Michael Thompson - Chair
Angelo Ciaverella
Christian Education Committee
Bill Creighton, Chair
Mission Committee
Paul Rice,  Chair
Nominating Committee
Nan Bennett, Chair
Outreach Committee
Jared Carcelli, Chair
Joan Smith
​​Parish Life Committee
Elinor Zedaker, Chair
Joan Smith
​Stewardship Committee
Della McPherson, Co-Chair
Rob Zedaker Co-Chair
Staff Relations Committee
Dick Harper
Worship & Music Committee
Della McPherson, Chair