Other Leaders
Clerk of Session (2023):
Bruce Archer
Church Finances:
Treasurer: Vern Schrock (2023)
Assistant Treasurers: Sue Riley and Jamie Robinson (2023)
Financial Secretary: Sheren Wright (2023)
Assistant Financial Secretary:
Elder Commissioner to Presbytery (2023):
Doreen Chapman
Memorial Committee (2023):
The Finance Committee of Session recommends 4 members from the congregation for confirmation by the Session. The fifth member is one Elder, currently serving or previously serving on Session, and who is a current member of the Finance Committee confirmed by the Session. Terms are for 4 years and are not renewable until one year shall have elapsed or unless they have completed only a partial term. The Finance Committee representative may continue service throughout their active service on the Finance Committee. The Moderator shall be one of the members from the congregation elected by the Memorial Committee members.
Class of 2023: Camille Subject (chair)
Class of 2024: Mary Schrock
Class of 2025: Linda Peterson
Class of 2026:
Session Finance Elder: Vern Schrock
Ex-officio: Rev. Bill Pinches
Nominating Committee (2023):
The Nominating Committee shall be made up of a diverse representation of the active members of the Church and shall guarantee participation and inclusiveness. At least one member of the committee shall be a Ruling Elder serving on the Session, whom shall be designated by the Session as Chairperson. One other member of this committee shall be a member of the Board of Deacons. The nominating committee shall, as one of its duties, identify potential candidates to serve on the committee in the subsequent year and make such recommendations to the Session. Terms are for 1 year and are renewable. A member however cannot serve more than 3 terms consecutively.
Elder (2023): Doreen Chapman
Deacon (2023): Julie Dart
Member At Large (2024): Sandy Diehl
Member At Large (2024): Greg Lang
Member At Large (2024): Peter Robinson
Rev. Bill Pinches (ex officio)
Personnel Committee (2023):
The Personnel Committee of Session consists of 5 members. A Session Elder is appointed Moderator of the Committee and generally is without any other committee assignment. The remaining 3 members are appointed by Session for indefinite terms from members of the church nominated by the Nominating Committee. The 5th Committee member is the Pastor as Head of Staff and as an Ex-Officio Member of the Committee.
Steve Sowles (chair)
Ed Clarke
Lucinda Davenport
Emelia Hammond
Rev. Bill Pinches (ex officio)
Scholarship Commission (2023):
Session appoints 3 members from the congregation, one of which is a member of the Finance Committee. Deacons shall appoint 2 members. Terms are for 1 year and are renewable. The Session shall appoint the Moderator of the Commission from among the Commission members. The Director of Spiritual Growth shall be an Ex-Officio member.
Finance Committee:
Member At Large:
Member At Large:
Deacon:
Deacon:
Lori Filka (ex officio)
U-Kirk Board Representative (2023):
Jenny Bond
Bruce Archer
Church Finances:
Treasurer: Vern Schrock (2023)
Assistant Treasurers: Sue Riley and Jamie Robinson (2023)
Financial Secretary: Sheren Wright (2023)
Assistant Financial Secretary:
Elder Commissioner to Presbytery (2023):
Doreen Chapman
Memorial Committee (2023):
The Finance Committee of Session recommends 4 members from the congregation for confirmation by the Session. The fifth member is one Elder, currently serving or previously serving on Session, and who is a current member of the Finance Committee confirmed by the Session. Terms are for 4 years and are not renewable until one year shall have elapsed or unless they have completed only a partial term. The Finance Committee representative may continue service throughout their active service on the Finance Committee. The Moderator shall be one of the members from the congregation elected by the Memorial Committee members.
Class of 2023: Camille Subject (chair)
Class of 2024: Mary Schrock
Class of 2025: Linda Peterson
Class of 2026:
Session Finance Elder: Vern Schrock
Ex-officio: Rev. Bill Pinches
Nominating Committee (2023):
The Nominating Committee shall be made up of a diverse representation of the active members of the Church and shall guarantee participation and inclusiveness. At least one member of the committee shall be a Ruling Elder serving on the Session, whom shall be designated by the Session as Chairperson. One other member of this committee shall be a member of the Board of Deacons. The nominating committee shall, as one of its duties, identify potential candidates to serve on the committee in the subsequent year and make such recommendations to the Session. Terms are for 1 year and are renewable. A member however cannot serve more than 3 terms consecutively.
Elder (2023): Doreen Chapman
Deacon (2023): Julie Dart
Member At Large (2024): Sandy Diehl
Member At Large (2024): Greg Lang
Member At Large (2024): Peter Robinson
Rev. Bill Pinches (ex officio)
Personnel Committee (2023):
The Personnel Committee of Session consists of 5 members. A Session Elder is appointed Moderator of the Committee and generally is without any other committee assignment. The remaining 3 members are appointed by Session for indefinite terms from members of the church nominated by the Nominating Committee. The 5th Committee member is the Pastor as Head of Staff and as an Ex-Officio Member of the Committee.
Steve Sowles (chair)
Ed Clarke
Lucinda Davenport
Emelia Hammond
Rev. Bill Pinches (ex officio)
Scholarship Commission (2023):
Session appoints 3 members from the congregation, one of which is a member of the Finance Committee. Deacons shall appoint 2 members. Terms are for 1 year and are renewable. The Session shall appoint the Moderator of the Commission from among the Commission members. The Director of Spiritual Growth shall be an Ex-Officio member.
Finance Committee:
Member At Large:
Member At Large:
Deacon:
Deacon:
Lori Filka (ex officio)
U-Kirk Board Representative (2023):
Jenny Bond