S E S S I O N    (E L D E R S) 

As there were in Old Testament times elders for the government of the people, so the New Testament church provided persons with particular gifts to share in discernment of God’s Spirit and governance of God’s people. Accordingly, congregations should elect persons of wisdom and maturity of faith, having demonstrated skills in leadership and being compassionate in spirit. Ruling elders are so named not because they “lord it over” the congregation (Matt. 20:25), but because they are chosen by the congregation to discern and measure its fidelity to the Word of God, and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life. Ruling elders, together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a congregation as well as the whole church, including ecumenical relationships. When elected by the congregation, they shall serve faithfully as members of the session.

- G 2.0301 Book of Order 2017-2019: The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part II

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Clerk of Session: Cristie Good (2023) 

Moderators of the Session: Ginger Thomas & Roger Owens

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CURRENTLY SERVING ELDERS & COMMITTEE ON WHICH THEY SERVE

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Administration & Personnel: Mike Phillips - Chair (2024), Cristie Good (2023), Leah Cullen (2025)

Building & Grounds: Steve Schultz - Chair (2023), Barbara Patterson (2025)

Christian Nurture: Bill Follansbee - Chair (2025), Janet Ummer (2024)

Fellowship & Cafes: Gwen Zaleski - Chair (2024)

Finance: George Grune - Chair (2024), Bill Dawson (2024)

Membership: Molly Childs - Co-Chair (2023), Cate Mettenburg - Co-Chair (2023)

Mission: Vijay Gulati - Chair (2023), Steve Huntington (2025)

Nominating: David Fowler (2023), Cate Mettenburg (2025)

Preschool: Chet Karas - Chair (2025), Janet Ummer (2024)

Worship & Music: Kim Siddons - Chair (2023), Polly Swanson (2024)

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B O A R D  O F  D E A C O N S

The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress . Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, sincere compassion, and sound judgment should be chosen for this ministry.

- G 2.0201 Book of Order 2017-2019: The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part II

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Moderator: Kathy Smith   

 Vice-Moderator:  Connie Richless

Secretary:  Elizabeth Carter 
     Class of 2023: Elizabeth Carter, David Huff, Ben Johnston, Connie Phillips, Jerry Swanson

 Class of 2024: David Garzarelli, Sarah Jane Inglis, JoEllen Leech, Matt Scott, Sheila Schmutz, Kathy Smith, Jaye Tupponce

Class of 2025: Brian Baxter, Courtney Borntraeger, Susie Dull, Sandie Enders, Jane Flannery, Connie Richless, Megan Sweringen, Isabel Tuttle

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