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. Alison Kaufman is the current Deacon Moderator.

 Class of
​2021-2022
Jared Carcelli
Alison Kaufman 
Debbie Lonardo
​Joanne Pavlock
Youth Deacons:
Lindsay Anderson
Nadia Zarabaugh
Mary Brant
Class of
         2022-2023       
Amy LaHart
 Jack Maxwell
 Jim Ridge
 Marcia Wilburn
Class of
​2023-2024
Donna Wolf
​Audrey McKinney
Kelly Braden-Kaneski
Sue Bunish

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 2021-2022
Rachel Mullis
Jeanne Rostan
Stacy Rutana
Dave Shepherd
Colin Anderson, Youth Elder

Class of 2022-2023
Greg Blasko
Della McPherson
Michael Thompson
Elinor Zedaker 

Class of 2023-2024
Doris Rice
Rob Zedaker
Harry Wilson
Mindy Davis

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Committee Chairs:
Worship & Music Committee
Della McPherson
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Parish Life Committee
Elinor Zedaker, Chair

Mission Committee
Rob Zedaker,  Chair
Greg Blasko

Nominating Committee
Rachel Mullis, Chair
Dave Watts

Outreach Committee
Jeanne Rostan, Chair
Doris Rice

Christian Education Committee
Stacy Rutana, Chair
Mindy Davis
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Stewardship Committee
Harry Wilson, Chair
Della McPherson

Administration Committee
Dave Shepherd - Chair
Michael Thompson

Staff Relations Committee
Jeanne Rostan

Moderator of Session
Rev. Paul W. Anderson

Clerk of Session
Dave Watts

Treasurers
Don Thompson
Sheila Wadlinger