SESSION
CLERK: Carolyn Brown
MODERATOR: Rev. Brandon E. Miles
CLASS OF 2026
Knox Boteler
Frank Dagley
Dale Hair
Barkley Shreve
Judy Stout
Cindy Wilson
CLASS OF 2027
Carolyn Brown
Jim Drake
Lawrence Hughey
Gail Kouame
Marianna Parker
Allison Snelling
CLASS OF 2028
Maria Brutkiewicz
Virginia Edington
Ann Holston
Trey Morvant
Committees of the Session (chaired by Elders)
Budget & Finance
Oversees the financial practices of the church, creates the annual budget, and ensures transparent and responsible care of donations to the church.
Allison Snelling (Chair)
Andy Falls
Ernest Bulwinkle
Carolyn Brown
Lewis Shreve
Marcia French
Personnel & Administration
Supports the church staff, guides any transitions of staff, and oversees the administrative operations of the church office.
Knox Boteler (Chair)
Hal Daugherty
Judy Weaver
Mark Scott
Andy Falls
Worship
Organizes and oversees the patterns for Sunday morning worship including recruiting readers (liturgists) and volunteers to give children’s message. This committee helps organize other opportunities for worship beyond Sunday mornings.
Ann Holston (Co-chair)
Trey Morvant (Co-chair)
Belinda Metzger
Nancy Adams
Lori Dorminey
Jodi Morvant
Christian Education
Plans and coordinates our many educational opportunities including the church nursery, children’s programs, Youth Group, Young Adult Bible Study, Sunday School for all ages, special classes, intergenerational events, and more. Read more about our Christian Education offerings.
Dale Hair (Chair)
Cathy Foust
Cindy Wilson
Susan Abrams
Susan Tomlinson
Elisa Baldwin
Wes Baldwin
Emma Powell
Sara McGough
Stewardship
Encourages prayerful and responsible practices of generosity and giving among the church and celebrates the ways our donations of time, talents, and treasures are used.
Barkley Shreve (Chair)
Emily Thurston
Brenda Howell
Mary Anne Brown
Sara McGough
Daniel McGough
Bonnie Irwin
Melissa Root
Lynne Daugherty
Hal Daugherty
Ann McGee
Facilities
Oversees the property, takes care of the buildings, and organizes monthly church work projects. Assesses and make plans for continual improvements needed to our church facilities.
Jim Drake (Chair)
Billy Wiik
Daniel McGough
Kathy Fountain
Frank Dagley
Johnny Dorminey
Welcoming & Belonging
Welcomes visitors and new members to the church and connects with every member to find ways for all to feel welcome.
Judy Stout (Chair)
Cindy Campbell
Lawrence Hughey
Greg Foust
Gayla Wiik
Sally Cobb
DIACONATE
CLASS OF 2026
Cindy Campbell
Linda Madsen
Fay Phillips
Melissa Root
CLASS OF 2027
Mary Ann Brown
Jamie Crawford
Lori Dorminy
Brenda Howell
Gayla Wiik
CLASS OF 2028
M. R. Andrews
Ann Magee
Jodi Morvant
Buddy Porter
Patrick Jacobs
COMMITTEES OF THE DIACONATE (chaired by Deacons)
Communications
Designs and oversees the church’s website, Facebook page, printed newsletter, and other forms of communication.
Melissa Root (Chair)
Stephanie Jacobs
Wes Baldwin
John Hutchinson
Mission
Oversees and plans for the congregation’s outreach to the local community with a focus on “meeting basic needs of children in our local community.” Here’s what we’re doing.
Linda Madsen (Chair)
Bill Harris
Don Fry
Marcia French
Susan Abrams
Carolyn Wikle
Vera Lynn Sheets
Buddy Porter
Congregational Care
Ensures that the church is meeting the needs of the members during difficult times in their lives through providing meals and transportation, delivering flowers and serving home communion, hosting receptions after funerals, and organizing a prayer list.
M.R. Andrews (Chair)
Belinda Metzger
Jane Callahan
Marcia French
Kathy Fountain
Brenda Howell
Sherry Porter
Cynthia Campbell
Sub-Committee Outreach
Clair Hamlin (chair)
Fellowship & Hospitality
Coordinate opportunities to form friendships with others in the church such as supper clubs, church-wide meals, game nights, Food Truck Fellowship events, Young Adult Fellowship, and more.
Jodi Morvant (Chair)
Brenda Howell
Emily Thurston
Ernestine McElroy
Furnishings
Coordinates the aesthetic and welcoming feel of the church’s buildings.
Religious Arts
Fosters conversations around the intersection of spirituality through special events, guest speakers, and the annual Faith and the Arts Summer Sunday School Series.
Patrick Jacobs (Chair)
Stephanie Jacobs
Bonney Irwin
Bethany Callais
Weezie Taylor
John Hutchinson
