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Our Leaders

Session

Eighteen elders and all called and covenant pastors comprise Session, which is responsible for church governance and spiritual leadership. The congregation elects and ordains elders to discern and measure its fidelity to the word of God, and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life. Six elders are elected annually to serve three-year terms. They lead seven permanent ministries that are composed of both elders and volunteer church members.

Moderator

John E. Morgan

Clerk of Session

Diane Schwarz

Pastors

John E. Morgan
Pam Hrncir

Class of 2025

NAME MINISTRY
Sarah Houghland Administration
Elaine McBeth* Resources
Sallie McLain* Christian Education
Faith Shartzer* Administration
Dale Trowbridge* Facilities
Jim Winthrop* Christian Outreach

Class of 2026

NAME MINISTRY
JD Due* Christian Education
Jay Eaton Resources
Jerry Howell Facilities
Kelly Kirkpatrick Christian Education
Margie Newcomer Administration
Larry Pulley Administration

Class of 2027

NAME MINISTRY
Ric Cheston Facilities
Kathryn Hall Christian Education
Joseph Kinard Christian Outreach
Becky McKinley* Worship
Marc Moyers Resources
Ellen Peters* Communications
*Ministry Moderator or Co-Moderator

Board of Deacons

Deacons provide pastoral care for members of the church. In many respects, the Deacons are the “connective tissue” of the church, comforting, supporting and caring for the congregation. The Diaconate consists of six ministry teams and seven care teams whose work is carried out by deacons and volunteer church members. Your help is welcomed!

Moderator

Copper Perry ('25)

Vice-Moderator

Eric Beckhusen ('26)

Secretary

Jo Ann Youhas ('25)

Pastoral Advisor

Pam Hrncir, Associate Pastor

Care Teams

CARE CONNECTIONS
Harold Herring ('25) Jennifer LaDow ('26)
Lee Saxton ('26) Suzanne Stuart ('27)
GRIEF
Copper Perry ('25) Bev Whitley ('27)
BROOKDALE AND OTHER ASST. LIVING
Robin Sabo ('26)
PATRIOT'S COLONY
Sue Rennagel ('25)
WILLIAMSBURG LANDING
Doris Gilfillan ('26) Carolyn Lodzieski ('26)
WINDSORMEADE
Martha Burian ('26) Happy Simmons ('25)

MINISTRY TEAMS

CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS
Sarah Horner ('25) Laura Osman ('27)
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Jim Carey ('27) Sarah Dulaney ('25)
Sue Rennegal ('25) Happy Simmons ('25)
FLOWER SHARING
Laura Bechtler ('25) Leigh Sutherland ('26)
Carol Thomas ('26)
NEW MEMBER
Eric Beckhusen ('26) Rodney Lawrence ('27)
Deborah Rockafellow ('25)
MEMORIAL RECEPTIONS
Rebecca Caprio ('26) Karen Lauritzen ('27)
Julia Smith ('27) JoAnn Youhas ('25)
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Kathy Chambers ('27) Jack Lassiter ('27)
Dave Littell ('25) Ford Mosely ('27)