Elders

In the Presbyterian Church, elders (the meaning of the word "presbyters") make up the church’s governing body or "Session."

Members of the congregation nominate candidates for the position of elder annually and the congregation votes as a whole. Once ordained and installed, elders serve a three-year term, though their ordination is for life. Members are encouraged to bring their concerns and ideas to any elder at any time, though there are no "constituencies" within the congregation.

From the ordained elders in the congregation, the Session elects a Clerk and a Treasurer. The Clerk prepares the agenda and materials for Session and congregational meetings, prepares minutes, and other duties. As part of their service to the church many elders at MPC also chair ministry teams.

These are the officers and members of Morningside Presbyterian’s Session:

Clerk of Session: Sandra Ward
Treasurer: Debbie Fox

CLASS OF 2027

Commitment: Liz Mills
Sub-committees: Greeters, New Member Classes, Visitor Contact
Facilities Co-Chair: Lloyd Prince
Fellowship: Suzanne Macpherson
Finance Co-Chair: Trey Coogle
Matthew 25: Emilee Terry

Class of 2028 

Facilities Co-Chair: Bert Vandermeer
Finance Co-Chair: Peter Tuuk
Human Resources: Susan DePasquale
Mission Ministries: Sarah Beth Gehl
Youth and Families: Tish Woolley

Class of 2029 

Clerk of Session: Sandra Ward
Children’s Ministry: Heiti Hensleigh
Engagement: Jane McRae
Discipleship: Ken Sharpe
Worship and Arts: Andy Hey
Youth Elder: Lily Brooks Woolley