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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 2026-2027 Communion schedule, ​click here. For Communion Team A and Communion Team B processional patterns, click here. 

Westminster Elders are:
Class of 2026
John Cross
Tara Fritsch
Rachael Hickman
David Jenkins
Dr. Vena Long
Julie Robbs
Greg Swanson
Brinton Wilkey
 



​For Class of 2026 Elder bios,
click here.

Class of 2027
Brownie Anderson
Dr. Jonathan Carlson-Eastvold
Joe Fierstos
Vonnie Hinesley
Julie McDonough
Pat Moore
Marilyn Rigney
Lyle VanDeventer


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For Class of 2027 Elder bios,
​click here
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Class of 2028
Sandy Bellatti
George  Botanga
Nathaniel Brower
Deb Coontz
Cress Maddox, Sr.
Lucy Stafford
Brad Swanson
​Jess Weitzel

​Sam Batterman ​​(youth)


​For Class of 2028 Elder bios,
click here
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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 2026-2027 ushering schedule, click here. 
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Westminster Deacons are:
Class of 2026
Julie Barton
Greg Boutelle
Kyle Duffy
Deb Fritsch
Joyce King
Dr. Todd Lafrenz
Bernie Wiseman
​Randy Wiseman



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​For Class of 2026 Deacon bios,
click here.
Class of 2027
Ben Arnold
Michella Arnold
Linda Caupert
Dorothy Hutchinson-Gross

Claudia Nash
Brad Steller
Cathy Yokley


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For Class of 2027 Deacon bios,
click here.
Class of 2028
John Abbo-Yobo
Maud Essel Addo-Yobo
Andrew Affrunti
Chelsea Ekstedt
Cameron Hudgins
Lisa Metzger
Joyce Matthews
Pete Sherman


​Macklin Metzger (youth)

For Class of 2028 Deacon bios,
click here


Worship Times 
Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. in Sanctuary and Streamed Online
Child Care Available during Service

Sunday School at 10:15 a.m.
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533 S. Walnut Street
Springfield, Illinois 62704
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