The Session

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The Governing Board of the State College Presbyterian Church, called the Session, consists of the pastor, associate pastor, and the 22 elders in active service. Elders are elected by the congregation for a term of three years of service but are ordained for life. Session meets on the third Sunday of the month (except for July and August) and as needed for special needs. The Session is responsible for the mission and government of the church and is divided into nine ministry units/committees:

1. Building and Property Committee: Responsible for the building and property affairs of the church.
2. CAYAM (College-Age and Young Adult Ministries): Responsible for programs for College students and young adults.
3. Education Ministry Unit (EMU): Responsible for the total education program of the church. Elders divide between subcommittees for the Children and Youth Programs, the Adult Education Committee, and the Youth Ministry Advisory Committee
4. Financial Affairs Committee: Responsible for the business and financial concerns of the church and encouraging giving throughout the congregation. Carries out the annual pledge campaign.
5. Membership Ministry Unit: Responsible for welcoming visitors and encouraging new members to join our faith community. Provide greeters at the entrance doors and the Information Desk on Sundays and holds membership opportunities on the second Sunday of each month.
6. Social Justice and Mission Team (formerly “Mission Ministry Unit”): Responsible for all national, world, and local mission activities.
7. Personnel Committee: Responsible for all of the personnel concerns of the church.
8. Spiritual Life Ministry (formerly “Spiritual Formation”):  A Ministry Unit added in 2008 to provide leadership and direction for the spiritual growth of our congregation.
9. Stewardship:  Responsible for monitoring the ongoing needs and giving trends of the church.
10. Worship Ministry Unit: Responsible for the worship life and music ministry of the church

​Clerk of Session:  Ginny Rainey

​2023 Elders:
Carolyn Bryant
Dick Bundy
Scott Cole
Barbara Cox - chair of Personnel Committee
Mary D’Ambrosia - chair of Education Ministry Unit
Jim DeWolfe
Linda Edvar
Amy Frank
Rob Huffard - -chair of Spiritual Life Ministry Unit
Bob Igo
Anne Layng - chair of Worship Ministry Unit
​Diana Malcom - chair of Youth Ministry Advisory Committee
John Marsden - chair of Membership Ministry Unit
Bizz Maser
Meg Moose
Jamey Perry - Session Rep to Congregational Fellowship Committee (joint committee with the Deacons)
Kim Phillips - chair of SJMT (Social Justice & Mission Team)
Laura Robinson
Scott Sesler-chair of Building and Property Committee
Jason Stimmel -chair of Financial Affairs Committee
Jennifer Van Hook - chair of Adult Education Committee
Tom Wheeler

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