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Session

We are governed by a council of officers referred to as “elders” or “presbyters”, hence the name, Presbyterians.  The local council of a congregation is often referred to as “the Session,” from the Latin word meaning to sit.

Jim Katsch

John Sutton

Kendall Taylor

Stephen Mirich Jr. (Moderator)

Tom Kasischke (Clerk of Session)

Tony Bloemsma

Diaconate

The scripture also teaches that men should be called to care for the practical needs of those in the church.

This ministry of service and care is given to the deacons.

Barry Vavak

Bill Pankhurst

Craig Goodman

Gaspar Garcia

Jack Maniscalco (Chairman)

Jay Smith

Jim Carter (Deacon Emeritus)

John Patterson

Mark Donaldson

Marvin Holbert

Stan Duchesne

Tim Ehmke

Treasurer

Terry Buettner

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