The Session is the governing body of Westminster and is comprised of members elected by the congregation to serve as ruler elders. These elders oversee all aspects of the church governance, in accordance with the Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and Westminster’s bylaws.
Westminster’s elders lead the commissions and welcome the involvement of those in the congregation as we seek to serve and grow.
Session meeting dates, times and locations are all posted on the website calendar. Session meets the third Monday of every month, except in the summer.
Moderator: Jo Forrest, Senior Pastor
Clerk of Session: William Ludwig
Class of 2025 |
Class of 2026 |
Class of 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Kristy Berrott Dave Davis Morgan Null Tom Page Meghan Widmar |
Tom Few Carol Galbreath Melanie Hallums Bill Ludwig Allison McGee Tony Price Denise Rost Roberta Sarraf Claire Thornburgh |
Chris Conroy Brian Eccher Jerry Malarkey Rick Ralston Harry Serene Deborah Waller |
Session appoints commissions, as needed, to carry out the life of the church, and the Board of Deacons establishes teams, as needed, to fulfill its duties.
The work of the church is done through commissions and committees. Although typically chaired by elders, commission membership includes elders, deacons and members of the congregation. We encourage all church members to consider serving on a commission. Although this may sound like a daunting task, members find that in addition to performing a valuable service, they gain fellowship and support from their commission team.
See below for information on each commission and a contact if interested in joining. Note that members of the Nominating and Endowment Committees are elected by the congregation and not appointed by session.
Adult Spiritual Development
Claire Thornburgh (chair, session)
Email
Bridge Worship
Tom Few (chair, session)
Email
Children’s & Family Ministry
Rick Ralston (chair, session)
Email
Communications
Carol Galbreath (chair, session)
Email
Finance
Brian Eccher (chair, session)
Email
Community Engagement
Meghan Widmar (chair, session)
Email
The Board of Deacons serves under the supervision and authority of Session. The mission of the Board of Deacons is to provide care to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith; to encourage and equip members of the congregation to both give and receive care.
The Board of Deacons meet the fourth Monday of every month, except in summer.
Moderator: Alecia Klonicke
Class of 2025 |
Class of 2026 |
Class of 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Jodi DeLong Lynn Dempsey Kevin Green Daryl Kerr Frank McCabe Sandi McCarthy Laurie McMaster Ian Thomas |
Karen Beisner Lynn Boucek Ruth Colletti Sue Davis Nancy Nunley Jim Roberts Lindsay Senge Flo Van Cara Sheap |
Christi Jones David Jones Catherine Kramer Miranda Policz Mark Rhoa Rebecca Stoczynski Sandy Thompson John Van Cleve |