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
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