Session
Session, the governing body of Westminster Presbyterian church, comprises the church's ministers and a group of elders. Elders are elected to three-year terms by the congregation to provide general oversight of the church, in accordance with the Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Elders may serve no more than two consecutive terms.
The work of Westminster Presbyterian Church is strengthened when it is done in the spirit of openness and trust. It is the policy of Session that all members of the congregation and interested parties are invited and welcome to attend regular Session meetings. There may be times that a decision is made to close a Session meeting or part of a meeting to discuss sensitive, confidential matters but that will be communicated ahead of time. It should be noted that members who attend a Session meeting do not have a “voice” or the right to address the body.
Session meeting dates, times and locations are all posted on the website calendar. Session meets the third Monday of every month, except in the summer.
Reporting to Session include the Board of Deacons, 12 session-appointed Commissions, and four committees.
Current Session
Moderator: Jo Forrest, Senior Pastor
Clerk of Session: William Ludwig
Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 |
Nicole Baculik Megan Exley Jay Galbreath Bill Ludwig Andrew Marsh Allison McGee Denise Rost Steven Schmitt Karen Williams |
Logan Carmichael Brian Eccher David Heilman Beth Jenkins Sara Locke Jerry Malarkey Rick Ralston Deborah Waller |
Dave Davis Meghan Widmar Kristy Berrott Morgan Null Tom Page |
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Commissions and Committees
Session appoints commissions, as needed, to carry out the life of the church, and the Board of Deacons establishes teams, as needed, to fulfill its duties.
The work of the church is done through commissions and committees. Although typically chaired by elders, commission membership includes elders, deacons and members of the congregation. We encourage all church members to consider serving on a commission. Although this may sound like a daunting task, members find that in addition to performing a valuable service, they gain fellowship and support from their commission team.
See below for information on each commission and a contact if interested in joining. Note that members of the Nominating and Endowment Committees are elected by the congregation and not appointed by session.
Commissions
Adult Spiritual Development
Megan Exley (chair, session)
Bridge Worship
Nicole Baculik (chair, session)
Children’s & Family Ministry
Rick Ralston (chair, session)
Communications
Steve Schmitt (chair, session)
Finance
Brian Eccher (chair, session)
Community Engagement
Meghan Widmar (chair, session)
Outreach
Allison McGee (chair, session)
Personnel
Denise Rost (chair, session)
Property
Jay Galbreath (chair, session)
Stewardship
Dave Heilman (chair, session)
Worship
Sara Locke (chair, session)
Youth Ministry
Jerry Malarkey (chair, session)
Committees
Board of Deacons
The Board of Deacons serves under the supervision and authority of Session. The mission of the Board of Deacons is to provide care to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith; to encourage and equip members of the congregation to both give and receive care. Deacons are elected to three-year terms by the congregation and may serve no more than two consecutive terms.
The Board of Deacons meet the fourth Monday of every month, except in summer.
Reporting to the Board of Deacons include the following teams: Blood Drive, Care Calendar, Extended Communion, Flower Delivery, Giving Gala and Treasures for Troops.
Moderator: Ian Thomas
Vice-Moderator: Alecia Klonicke
Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 |
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Stacy Chambers Pat Cover Sue Davis Jerome Ecklin Melissa Galbraith Tyler McClintock-Comeaux (Youth) Hannah Molli (Youth) James Roberts Lindsay Senge Doug Shuck Flo Van Cara Sheap Susan Van Cleve |
Yvonne Bly Melissa DalBon Jeff Ewing Alecia Klonicke Mary Lou Price Amy Ranalli Jean (Cricket) Ruppert Sandy Thompson Debby Underwood |
Jodi DeLong Lynn Dempsey Kevin Green Daryl Kerr Frank McCabe Sandi McCarthy Laurie McMaster |