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.

Committees of Session

Deacons

Learn more about the Deacons and how they serve under the Session.

Deacons