THe Session

At First Presbyterian Church, decisions are made by the Session, a council of elders elected to three-year terms who together prayerfully discern God's will for our church.

Class of 2026

Noel Bass

 Mary Gage

Si Harrington

Tilghman Pope

Andy Wermel

Class of 2025

Betty Byrd (Clerk of Session)

Morgan Colmenero

Billy Godwin

Linda Hayes

Courtney Williams

Class of 2027

Norman Bannerman

Casey Kerley

Karen Parker

Clint Stanley

Robbie Tart, Jr.

The Diaconate

At First Presbyterian Church, the work of caring for those hurting and in need is coordinated by the Diaconate, a council of deacons elected to three-year terms who work together to use the gifts of all of our members to show God's love to our neighbors and world.

Class of 2025

Blair Chance

Derek Easter

Elyse Johnson

Cindy Smith

Class of 2027

Margaret Gurkin

Millie Jones

Emily Pope

Gina Warren

Class of 2026

Nathan Arnn

Zachary Harper

Whitney Harrison

Andrew McLean