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 2025

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    John Niccolls

    Property

    Elder Class of 2026

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    Brad Brown

    Stewardship & Finance

    Elder Class of 2024

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    Paul Ritsema

    Personnel

    Elder Class of 2024

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    Laura Renauld

    Spiritual Formation/CE

    Elder Class of 2024

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    Wynne Rodgers

    Evangelism & Membership

    Elder Class of 2025

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    William Marsh

    Worship

    Elder Class of 2025

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    Brian Kuehnapfel

    Stewardship & Finance

    Elder Class of 2026

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    Judy Lucas

    Mission & Witness

    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 

  • Christian Adams

    Deacons Class of 2024

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    Courtney Jackson

    Deacon Class of 2024

  • Holly Palmer

    Deacon Class of 2024

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    Wes Rhodes

    Deacon Class of 2024

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    Susan Howard

    Deacon Class of 2025

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    Dave Nelson

    Deacon Class of 2025

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    Eric Forsbergh

    Deacon Class of 2026

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    Margie Lang-Garnhart

    Deacon Class of 2026

  • Alison Thompson

    Deacon Class of 2026