The Session
In the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) local Congregations govern themselves through an elected board called the Session. Session members serve for three years. Each year, one third of the Session members retire from Session and are replaced by members elected from the congregation, or agree to an additional three year term. This provides stability and continuity in governing the congregation. A senior Minister moderates the Session which is headed by the Clerk of Session, neither of whom are voting members of the session.
Clerk of Session
Moderator of the Finance Committee
Richard Russell
Treasurer of the Corporation
Annalise Bol
Youth Elder
Current Session Members
Class of 2022
- Don Meldrum
- Jill Barnum
- Bob Brush
- Richard Coryell
- Ellen Dykhuis
- Kathy Jennings
- Heather Misner
Class of 2023
- Susan Agostinelli
- Kathy Cooney
- Laura Ford
- Craig Kortlandt
- Oliver Takuh
- Deb Taylor
- Janet Todd
Class of 2024
- Becky Demcovitz
- Cynthia Feucht
- Mark Loehrke
- Mark Ohrstrom
- Pat Stromsta
- Heather Cloetingh
- Scott Wilson
Learn More
Learn more about the committees behind the Session and the Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church.
Deacons
Learn more about the Deacons and how they serve under the Session.