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