Elders and Deacons

​Ruling elders and deacons are men and women elected by the congregation from among its members. The nomination and election of ruling elders and deacons shall express the rich diversity of the congregation's membership and shall guarantee participation and inclusiveness. 

Book of Order, G-2.0401

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The Session (Ruling Elders)

The session (is made up of ruling elders elected by the congregation and​) is the council for the congregation.

It has responsibility for governing the congregation and guiding its witness to the sovereign activity of God in the world, so that the congregation is and becomes a community of faith, hope, love, and witness.

The session has the responsibility and power to:

• Provide that the Word of God may be truly preached and heard.
• Provide that the Sacraments may be rightly administered and received. 
• Nurture the covenant community of disciples of Christ.

Book of Order, ​G-3.0201

WPC Elders

Class of 2023
Liz Kohler, Membership
Jay Laabs, Personnel
Susan Langan, Worship
Ken Probst, Adult Transformation

Class of 2024
Jan Hubbard, Matthew 25
Jessica Ortega, Children's Ministry
Mike Ray, Fellowship
Bill Witt, Buildings and Grounds

Class of 2025
George Bermingham, Stewardship
Tom Eilers, Mission
Scott Martin, Finance
Kendal Reis, Youth

Rev. Paul Gilmore, ​Moderator
Kathy Fink, Clerk of Session
Bill Bringham, Treasurer

The Board of Deacons

The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress. 

Book of Order, ​G-2.0201

WPC Deacons

Class of 2023
Katie Laabs
Tom Miller
Carrie Waterston
Megan Witt

Class of 2024
Ania Cramer
Cyntha Dallmeyer
David Kelbaugh
Ward Wilson

Class of 2025
Matt Baker
Liz Berwanger
Ryan Reis
Jolanta Szefer