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Church Leadership

 

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As a congregational member of The Presbyterian Church (USA), First Presbyterian Church is governed by three boards of church officers: the session, deacons, and trustees.

The Session
John Antonelli, Clerk of Session

Emily Bell, Elder for Children and Youth

Chip Benjamin, Elder for Fellowship

Julie Bosland, Elder of Outreach

Carlyle Gregory, Elder for Administration
Francesca Guerrero, Elder for Adult Spirituality
Jennifer Taylor Howell, Elder for Worship

Rev. Dr. Billy Kluttz, Moderator of Session

Kathryn Kobe, Elder for Personnel

Margaret McGilvray, Elder for Mission

John Westmoreland, Elder for Finance and Stewardship

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Board of Deacons
Marty Newhouse, Moderator
Peter Vernia, Vice Moderator
Jocelyn Bauer
Richard Burgess

Joan Dickson

Betsy Erickson

Margaret Gregory

Linda Hardy

Kim Hickman

Nancy Manning

Janet Pence
Jennifer Swanson

Ben Blake

Carol Nzang


Trustees
Greg Morris, chair

Emilio Arquitola

Jim Bailey

Brady Harding

Elaine Neumann

Al Taylor

Chris Taylor

Rob Tobiassen

Austin Wiehe

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Boards           

The names of candidates for the Boards are put forward by the Nominating Committee and elected by the congregation.

            

Session

There are 12 Elders; each serves a term of 3 years.  Elders must be members of FPC.  Elders are the ruling body of the church.  They make decisions concerning the finances and the ministries of the church.​  ​The majority of Elders lead one of the ministry teams highlighted below.  Ministry teams are composed of members and friends of First Presbyterian Church who volunteer for the work of the committee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board of Deacons   

There are 12 Deacons; each serves a term of 3 years.  Deacons must be members of FPC.  Deacons attend to the needs of the congregation in such areas as:              

  •        Transportation for members unable to access church 

  •        Funeral receptions 

  •        Communion preparation

  •        Congregational care

 

Board of Trustees

There are 8 Trustees; each serves a term of 3 years.  Trustees are members & friends of FPC. Trustees are responsible for the maintenance of the physical plant, and divide the work into spheres of responsibility:

  •        Grounds/Garden

  •        Building Maintenance

  •        Systems Maintenance

  •        Administration

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