Session

The governing body of First Presbyterian Church consists of ordained Ruling Elders serving as the Session, which is arranged in three classes. The Pastor serves as Moderator, or chair, of the Session.

Ruling Elders are elected annually by the members of the congregation for three year terms and are responsible for mission; providing for worship, including music; the growth of the members, including education and church school; to challenge the congregation with responsible Christian stewardship of money and time and talents; annual budget; to receive new members into the church; maintain the membership rolls and records; to provide for the administration of the program of the church and the property of the church; and to maintain regular and continuing relationship to the Presbytery, the Synod and the General Assembly.

Stated meetings of Session are held on the third Thursday of each month. Special meetings are held to receive new members and to hear from and receive the Confirmation Class.

The Pastor and designated elders of First Church also serve as commissioners to the Presbytery of Wabash Valley (a group of 80 Presbyterian churches in Northern and Central Indiana).

Elders

      Class of 2024          Gordon Lord                       Marie Palacios               Karen Wellington

      Class of 2025        Jeanne Potter                 Krys Yacks

      Class of 2026        Susan Hepler Long         Marcia Yost

The Board of Deacons

The word "Deacon" comes from the Greek verb meaning "to serve"; accordingly, the Board of Deacons is concerned with serving the congregation and the community. The Deacons are members who have been elected and ordained to service in the church. They are led by a moderator who is elected from among their members.

The Deacons are primarily responsible for ministering to those in need within our congregation. Other duties of the Deacons include delivery of chancel flowers, the service of communion during service and to shut-ins, calling on the sick, hospital visits, providing food in emergencies, etc. They also serve on the committees and ministry teams of the congregation.

Deacons

     Class of 2024       Mary Lou Hetler       Laurie Lord            Cathy Wray

     Class of 2025       Bruni Claudio            Marilyn Morris      Allison Yacks

     Class of 2026       Jackie Kramer          Shirley Snyder