Our Session

The ordination of Lay People of strong faith and integrity to govern a local church is unique to the Presbyterian form of government. A Session is the council for the congregation, helping it become a community of faith, hope, love, and active Christian witness in the world. While only the Risen Christ is the head of the Church, the Session makes sure that the word of God is preached and heard, the sacraments (baptism and communion) are lovingly administered and received, and that the covenant community is nurtured as increasingly more faithful disciples of Christ. Elders are normally elected for a three-year term and are allowed to serve two consecutive terms before rotating off.

Our Session is comprised 15 elders (the translation of the Greek word presbyteros, the basis of our denominational name). It’s moderated by our current Head of Staff.

The following people are currently on Session at Westminster:

Class of 2025
Marv DeWaard
Rick Gorman
Ryan Greve
Don Kester
June Klein-Bacon
Kim Porter
Christina Sales

Class of 2026
Scott Cose
Matt Haines
Jeff Morgan
Kerri Powell
Bonnie Smith-Davis

Class of 2027
Judy Clauson
Trisha Crawford
Jennifer Owen-Kuhn

January 2025 Session Minutes

READ HERE

Our Deacons

The Deacons are the “heart” of our congregation.  Each Deacon has been called, ordained and installed to this position.

At Westminster, our Deacons are matched with individuals from our congregation who are home bound, had a recent loss or need extra encouragement.  Monthly contact is made by a visit, call or card.

Deacon outreach includes going outside the walls of the church. Deacon sponsored caring teams have a “Christmas in July” drive to provide items for the Women's Shelters in the Cedar Valley. During Advent, they sponsor a “G-LOVE” tree to collect winter items for area school children.

The following people are currently Deacons at Westminster.

Class of 2025
Vicki Cose
Susan Larsen
Troyce Vich
Heidi Warrington

Class of 2026
Sara Cornette
Jean Gardner
Ann Northey
Nancy Osgood

Class of 2027
Judy Baier
Debby Prescott
Faith Sonksen
Lisa Spitler