Our Session

The Session is the governing body of the congregation. It is made up of the elders that have been elected by the congregation and serve as chairs of various committee (found at the bottom of the page.) Each elder has an equal vote in the Session. Although the Minister serves as moderator, the Session is actually lead by the elected Clerk of Session. The term “session” comes from the Latin word sessiosedere meaning “to sit”.

2018-19 Session

Class of 2019	Class of 2020	Class of 2021
Matt Bohmke Piper Foresman James Luckett Sammy Merrill Diane Peterson Joel Young Will Rowe	Marjolijn Bijlefeld Kurt Chewning Steve Davis Erik Fino Brian Liska Beth Valasko	John Bailey Connie Barnes Michael Gloyd Vanessa Huffman Andrea Ilardia Michelle Porter

Leadership

Moderator — Rev. Allen H. Fisher, Jr.
Clerk of Session —Tammie Pratt-Fartro

Administration

Appointees	James Luckett, Brian Liska, Erik Fino
Responsibilities	Maintaining church database Coordinating production of pictorial directory Supporting church administration staff in all areas of administration Creating and maintaining website Computers

Building and Grounds

Appointees	Matt Bohmke, Piper Foresman, Vanessa Huffman,  Kurt Chewning
Responsibilities	Maintenance and stewardship of all of church buildings Coordination and oversight of church renovation projects Maintenance and stewardhip of church grounds Oversight of acquisitions

Christian Education

Appointees	Connie Barnes, Diane Peterson, Beth Valasko,  Michelle Porter
Responsibilities	Planning and staffing Sunday school and VBS Planning Wednesday night dinners and accompanying studies that follow Oversight of youth group activities and confirmation classes and establishing opportunities for youth/adult fellowship and nurturing through Covenant Partners Small Group Task Force

Congregational Care

Appointees	Marjolijn Bijlefeld,  Beth Valasko,  Piper Foresman
Responsibilities	Ministering to the ill in our congregation through hospital and nursing home visitation Reaching out to the shut-ins of our congregation through visits, phone calls, and other communications Serving the grieving by helping to plan funerals and receptions Providing support for caregivers in our congregation Providing care to members of the congregation who are hurting

Evangelism

Appointees	Joel Young,  Andrea Ilardia,  Diane Peterson
Responsibilities	“Marketing” and communicating with non-members Facilitating new member classes with staff Reaching out to UMC (support of Campus Christian Community) Integrating and nurturing new members Engaging inquirers and seekers and new Christians with educational and worship activities

Fellowship and Group Ministries Committee

Appointees	Matt Bohmke,  Kurt Chewning,  Michael Gloyd,  Connie Barnes
Responsibilities	Identify groups in the church that might benefit from targeted fellowship opportunities Plan and organize three or four special events during the yea Coordinate the congregational picnic Planning Mother’s Day and Father’s Day recognition Provide for “Lemonade on the Lawn” between Sunday services during the summer

Mission

Appointees	Joel Young,  Erik Fino,  Steve Davis
Responsibilities	Dispersing financial support to local, national, and world mission agencies Overseeing the Good Samaritan assistance program Developing and promoting the mission education program of the church Providing and promoting opportunities for hands-on mission experience Establishing and maintaining ecumenical relations

Personnel and Volunteers

Appointees	James Luckett, John Bailey,  Marjolijn Biflefeld
Responsibilities	Aiding in staff recruitment and development Assessing performance of personnel Tracking membership Coordinating volunteers

Stewardship

Appointees	Steve Davis,  Vanessa Huffman,  John Bailey
Responsibilities	Encouraging and fostering stewardship through establishment of annual pledges and periodic capital campaigns Establishing and maintaining budget Overseeing endowments Overseeing bookkeeping

Worship

Appointees

Sammy Merrill, Brian Liska, Will Rowe,  Michelle Porter

Responsibilities

Coordinating work and staffing of Sanctuary Guild, ushers, greeters, and lay readers Coordinating work and staffing nursery and child-care Coordinating creation and display of church banners Scheduling of Communion and Elders to serve Preparing sanctuary for special services (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve)-decorating, purchasing poinsettias, scheduling Advent lighters and readers) Coordinating volunteers to operate chair lift Overseeing music programs and ministries