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 24 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 second Sunday of the month (except for July and August). 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. 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.
3. Christian Education Ministry Unit: Responsible for the total education program of the church. Elders divide between subcommittees for the Church School and the Adult Education Committee.
4. Membership Ministry Unit: Responsible for welcoming visitors and encouraging new members to join our faith community. Provide greeters at the entrance doors and the Welcome Desk on Sundays and holds a New Member Class four times a year.
5. Social Justice and Mission Team (formerly “Mission Ministry Unit”): Responsible for all mission activities – national, world and local.
6. Personnel Committee: Responsible for all of the personnel concerns of the church.
7. Spiritual Life Ministry (formerly “Spiritual Formation”):  A Ministry Unit added in 2008 to provide leadership and direction for the spiritual growth of our congregation.
8. Worship Ministry Unit: Responsible for the worship life and music ministry of the church

Clerk of Session:  Ginny Rainey

​2022 Session Members:
Carolyn Bryant
Jane Butler
Karen Christman
Barbara Cox - chair of CAYAM (College-Age and Young Adult Ministries)
Mary D’Ambrosia - chair of Education Ministry Unit
John  DiNunzio
Linda Edvar
Amy Frank
Linda Giles
John Graham - chair of Membership Ministry Unit
Rob Huffard - -chair of Spiritual Life
Bob Igo
Anne Layng
Bill Lukens — chair of Social Justice and Mission Team
​Diana Malcom
John Marsden
Bizz Maser
Peter Moyer
Jamey Perry
Kim Phillips
Cam Richardson- chair of Personnel Committee
Scott Sesler-chair of Building and Property Committee
Jason Stimmel -chair of Financial Affairs Committee
Jennifer Van Hook - chair of Adult Education Committee