Church Leadership
SESSION (BOARD OF ELDERS)
Within the Presbyterian Church, the primary governing body is the local church Session. It is a representative body made up of the clergy and elders in active service. At Westminster, the Session is moderated by the pastor, and consists of twenty-four (24) elders elected for staggered terms of three (3) years. Tom Owen is currently serving as Clerk of Session. The Session is responsible for the mission and governance of the particular church. It has all the responsibilities and powers listed in The Book of Order, (G-10.0000-.0401) including serving the Sacrament of Communion monthly. For 2018-2019 Communion schedule, click here. For Communion Team A processional pattern, click here. For Communion Team B processional pattern, click here.
Westminster Elders are:
Within the Presbyterian Church, the primary governing body is the local church Session. It is a representative body made up of the clergy and elders in active service. At Westminster, the Session is moderated by the pastor, and consists of twenty-four (24) elders elected for staggered terms of three (3) years. Tom Owen is currently serving as Clerk of Session. The Session is responsible for the mission and governance of the particular church. It has all the responsibilities and powers listed in The Book of Order, (G-10.0000-.0401) including serving the Sacrament of Communion monthly. For 2018-2019 Communion schedule, click here. For Communion Team A processional pattern, click here. For Communion Team B processional pattern, click here.
Westminster Elders are:
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Class of 2018
Dr. Marc DeJong Dr. Peg DiFonso Joe Fierstos Christie Hovey Julie James Dr. Judy Knox Steve Scaife For Class of 2018 elder bios, click here. |
Class of 2019
Suzanne Borland Cathy Brower Mal Hildebrand Carole Kennerly Anna Koeppel Jim Kontio Kelvin Owens Marilyn Rigney For Class of 2019 elder bios, click here. |
Class of 2020
Rance Carpenter Linda Chronister Kathy Germeraad Nichole Magalis Brad Steller Marty Stutz Mark Vasconcelles Dr. Will Wright Matthew Knox (youth) For Class of 2020 elder bios, click here. |
Clerk of Session: Tom Owen
BOARD OF DEACONS
The Board of Deacons is composed of twenty-four (24) members of the congregation serving three year terms and up to two (2) one year term deacons who are under 25 years of age. The Deacons are ordained and installed and assume their duties in January of each year and assist the Session in providing leadership and service to the congregation. General responsibilities for the Board of Deacons are listed in the Book of Order, (G-6.0400) including ushering weekly. For the 2018 ushering schedule, click here. Mary Ray is currently serving as Moderator.
Westminster Deacons are:
The Board of Deacons is composed of twenty-four (24) members of the congregation serving three year terms and up to two (2) one year term deacons who are under 25 years of age. The Deacons are ordained and installed and assume their duties in January of each year and assist the Session in providing leadership and service to the congregation. General responsibilities for the Board of Deacons are listed in the Book of Order, (G-6.0400) including ushering weekly. For the 2018 ushering schedule, click here. Mary Ray is currently serving as Moderator.
Westminster Deacons are:
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Class of 2018
Scott Hibbert Fiona Irvine David Jenkins Tim Kluge Tom Massey Stephanie Moore Lynne O'Shea Mary Ray For Class of 2018 deacon bios, click here. |
Class of 2019
Alexander Moore Chipman Charlie King Meg Kontio Brad Milliman Kevin Simonson Suzie Spada Cheryl White Kate Wilson For Class of 2019 deacon bios, click here. |
Class of 2020
Ted Babcock Robert Bradford Steve Cobourn Dr. Virginia Dolan Amanda Kurmann Dr. Michael Nenaber Maribeth Norton Roe Stone Emma Batterman (Youth) For Class of 2020 deacon bios, click here. |