Elders

The church's governing board is called the Session, and consists of the Pastor and the Elders in active service.  Elders are elected by the congregation to serve three year terms, each serving as a committee chair.   

The Session has the responsibility and power to provide spiritual, moral, and organizational leadership over all of the church's affairs and activities, except for those explicitly accorded by the Book of Order to the Pastor, congregation, or a higher governing body within the PCUSA. 

  • Heidi Renner Profile Photo. A woman in a orange top standing on a bridge outdoors.

    Heidi Renner

    Clerk of Session

    Elder Class of 2028

  • Rene Febles

    Rene Febles

    Mission & Witness

    Elder Class of 2028

  • Shanan Burnside

    Shanan Burnside

    Christian Education

    Elder Class of 2028

  • Jay Colavita profile photo. A man in front of a blue background wearing a blue shirt and tan jacket.

    Jay Colavita

    Stewardship & Finance

    Elder Class of 2027

  • Angela profile picture. A woman wearing a floral dress standing outside.

    Angela Helge

    Worship

    Elder Class of 2027

  • Stacie Markel profile. A photo of a woman outside wearing a fuchsia shirt and coin-shaped earrings

    Stacie Markel

    Personnel

    Elder Class of 2027

  • Brian Kuehnapfel Profile. A man in dress clothes, including a blue and white shirt, a red tie, and a black jacket

    Brian Kuehnapfel

    LPC Preschool Representative

    Elder Class of 2026

  • Judy Lucas Profile.

    Judy Lucas

    Mission & Witness Sully ES Representative

    Elder Class of 2026

  • John Niccolls profile photo. A man in front of a white brick wall wearing a blue and white striped shirt with a pen in his pocket.

    John Niccolls

    Property

    Elder Class of 2026

Deacons

The Board of Deacons exercises a ministry of compassion and service, focusing on pastoral care and hospitality. Deacons are elected by the congregation to serve three-year terms. 

They: 

  • send cards to those experiencing loss, loneliness, and challenges 

  • make phone calls and visits to those who desire them 

  • organize meals for family members of those who are hospitalized 

  • provide refreshments after funerals and memorial services 

  • remember our college students with cards and small gifts 

  • assist the Pastor in bringing home communion to those unable to attend worship 

  • organize weekly Fellowship Time after worship 

  • organize church-wide events and celebrations throughout the year 

  • Alison Thompson profile. A woman in a blue floral shirt and navy sweater standing outside.

    Alison Thompson

    Deacon Co-Moderator

    Deacon Class of 2026

  • Lynn Colavita

    Lynn Colavita

    Deacon Co-Moderator

    Deacon Class of 2028

  • Damaris Febles profile. A photo of a woman in a floral dress in front of an evergreen tree.

    Damaris Febles

    Deacon Class of 2027

  • Eric Forsbergh Profile Photo. A man inside wearing a white button-down shirt

    Eric Forsbergh

    Deacon Class of 2026

  • Kim Hovda profile. A woman wearing a fuschia shirt inside

    Kim Hovda

    Deacon Class of 2027

  • Margie Lang-Garnhart profile. A woman wearing a white shirt and a black necklace in front of a navy background

    Margie Lang-Garnhart

    Deacon Class of 2026

  • Krista Ritsema profile. A woman wearing a pink sweater and navy scarf outside in front of a lemon tree.

    Krista Ritsema

    Deacon Class of 2027

  • Geoffrey Hickman

    Geoffrey Hickman

    Deacon Class of 2028

  • Susan Joyce

    Susan Joyce

    Deacon Class of 2028

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