First Presbyterian Church
770 Chemeketa St. NE
Salem, OR 97301-3894

(503) 363-9234

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First Presbyterian Church Leadership Directory

Staff | Session | Session Committees | Deacons | Deacon Committees | Presbyterian Women's Ministries | Fellowship & Sharing Groups | Area Churches & Presbytery Contacts

Session: meets second Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.

MODERATOR: Audrey Schindler (audreyschindler@salemfirstpres.org)
ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Karen S. Pollan (karenpollan@salemfirstpres.org)
CLERK: Mary Johnson (clerkofsession@salemfirstpres.org)

Class of 2008
Earl Borah
Joan Carter
Wes Carter
Terry Casteel
John Hylton
Jim Keehner
Caroline Kurtz
Jan Taylor
Renée Wenger
Heidi Wold

Class of 2009
Bob DeVore
Ted Envela
Fred Heller
Marsha Kerr
Paul Logan
Mark Rasmussen
Hal Schmechel
Nancy Sellers
Teddi Tate

Class of 2010
Will Bauscher
Betsy Earls
Bob Frey
Peter Gaskins
Norm Marsh
Tom Newell
Bob Stewart

Session Committees:

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Responsible in providing for planning, training and administrative support for the programs and activities of the Church. Accomplished through functions in Personnel, Budget and Finance, Stewardship, Audit, Orientation and Training of Church Officers, facilitating the Nominating Committee, Public Relations, Planning and Strategy, Representation at Presbytery, General Administration and Coordination, Transportation Services, Building Use.
Elder Nancy Sellers, Moderator
Elder Will Bauscher, Vice Moderator
Elder Terry Casteel
Elder Paul Logan
Kay Goff (08)
Katrine Smith (08)
Tim Nissen (09)
Pam Morris (10)
STAFF RESOURCE: Audrey Schindler (audreyschindler@salemfirstpres.org)

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE meets the last Wednesday of January, April, June, October
Joan Carter, (Session)
Marsha Kerr, (Session)
Will Bauscher, (Session)
STAFF RESOURCE: Audrey Schindler (audreyschindler@salemfirstpres.org)

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE meets first Sunday of the month at 12:15 p.m. Responsible for providing for a wide spectrum of the educational needs of the congregation through Church Schools, Youth Programs, Adult Programs, Teacher recruiting/training, Family Life Education, Child Development Center, Library.
Elder Marsha Kerr, Moderator
Elder Fred Heller, Moderator-elect
Elder Jim Keehner
Elder Betsy Earls
Carolyn Keehner (08)
Sue Roner (08)
Heidi Keller (09)
Peter Harding
STAFF RESOURCE: Audrey Harman (cedirector@salemfirstpres.org), Jarrod Judge (jarrod@salemfirstpres.org), Susan Zimmerman (suez@salemfirstpres.org), Maureen Zemanek (mzemanek@salemfirstpres.org)

ADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.

Moderator, Jim Keehner (07)
George Burt (08)
Rebekah Borah [06]
David Dyer (06)
Joe Green (06)
Chris Greenlee [08]
Carolyn Keehner (07)
Linda Nelson (07)
Clark Seely (08)
STAFF RESOURCE: Audrey Harman (cedirector@salemfirstpres.org)

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE COMMITTEE meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Provides times for participation in activities that will strengthen the Church through Membership Nurture and Support, Fellowship and Groups, Hanging of the Greens, Greeters, Athletics, Y nights, Women’s & Men’s Ministries.
Elder Bob DeVore, Moderator
Elder Bob Stewart
Elder Hal Schmechel
Elder Jan Taylor
Elder Renée Wenger
Sue DeVore (08)
Lola Morrison
Audrey Harman
STAFF RESOURCE: Karen Pollan (karenpollan@salemfirstpres.org), Sharon Klocksieben

WORSHIP AND MUSIC COMMITTEE meets 4th Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. Responsible, in consultation with the Pastor, for planning, coordination, and oversight of worship services for music programs for the congregation through Pulpit Supply; Sanctuary Preparation; Sacraments; Worship Services, Weddings, Funerals, Music.

Elder Bob Frey, Moderator
Elder Teddi Tate, Moderator-elect
Elder John Hylton
Elder Joan Carter
Gail Dettwyler
Linda Gagle
Kim Bonn
Annell Ferguson
Audrey Harman
STAFF RESOURCE: Audrey Schindler (audreyschindler@salemfirstpres.org), Jim Regin (jimregin@salemfirstpres.org), Shelley Heller

PROPERTY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE meets on Monday before Session 6 p.m. Responsible for supporting programs and activities of the church in financial and property matters through Administration of Budget, Advising Business Manager; Managing investments.

Elder Earl Borah Moderator
Elder Mark Rasmussen
Elder Tom Newell
Elder Peter Gaskins
Elder Norm Marsh
Greg Nelson
Fred Stephens
Mary Johnson
STAFF RESOURCE: Audrey Schindler (audreyschindler@salemfirstpres.org), Virginia Gutzler (businessoffice@salemfirstpres.org)

MISSION OUTREACH COMMITTEE meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Responsible for administration of programs in Evangelism and Mission.

Elder Heidi Wold, Moderator
Elder Caroline Kurtz, Moderator-elect
Elder Ted Envela
Elder Wes Carter
Elder Peter Gaskins
George Burt
Sue Roner
Evelyn Hopkins
Michael Lamb
Bill Mainwaring
Doris Sanders
Julie Hylton
STAFF RESOURCE: Karen Pollan (karenpollan@salemfirstpres.org)

Special Needs and Endowment Committee meets quarterly

Moderator Earl Borah (Session)
Tom Newell (Session)
Treasurer Peter Gaskins (Session)
Glenda Jones (08)
Jean Kunkle (09)
Claire Reed (10)
Art Burke (10)
STAFF RESOURCE: Virginia Gutzler (businessoffice@salemfirstpres.org)

Church-Wide Nominating Committee meets on call

Jim Beukelman (Session)
Adenia Seely (Session)
Irene Sexton (Deacons)
Gary Beck
Kim Bonn
Jim Booth
Earl Borah
Michael Francis
STAFF RESOURCE: Audrey Schindler (audreyschindler@salemfirstpres.org)

Deacons: meet third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.

STAFF RESOURCE: Karen Pollan (karenpollan@salemfirstpres.org)

Class of 2008
Sue Burke
Gail Boesch
Diane Bolen
Bob Cooper
Bob Dettwyler
Gail Dettwyler
Bob Franklin
Adam Keller
Sue Kramer
Kinsey Miller
Penny Moyer
Sandra Stewart
Elizabeth Cook (Youth)
Kelsie Wafer (Youth)

Class of 2009
Luanne Boice
Jennifer Brundidge
Ross Day
Shelley Heller
Jane Lamb
Candace Lufkin
Michelle McComas
Roger McComas
Vicki McLean
Julie McNeal
Karen Stai
Chuck Zemanek

Class of 2010
Kim Bauscher
Lisa Bennett
Carol Dose
Raye Ann Gaskins
Janis Hoekstra
Anne Keith
Lola Morrison
Joan Smith
Katrine Smith
Dea Williams
Ron Williams
Sherri Williams
Jennifer Wirsig

Churches of the Salem/Keizer Presbyterian Community:

John Knox Presbyterian Church:
Rev. Don Shaw P.O. Box 20968
Keizer, OR 97307
503-393-0404
Westminster Presbyterian Church:
Rev. John Moody 3737 Liberty Road S.
Salem, OR 97302
503-364-3327

Presbytery of the Cascades:

Co-Executives:
Northeast-Northwest: Aleida Jernigan
Central: John Mahon
South: Hugh Anderson
Stated Clerk/Treasurer: John Huenink
0245 SW Bancroft Street, Suite D
Portland, OR 97239-4272
Fax: 503-227-6045
Phone: 800-495-4114
Central Office: 1475 Ferry Street, Suite 121E
Eugene, OR 97401
800-926-3223
South Office: P.O. Box 1145, 121 West 2nd St.
Phoenix, OR 97535
800-701-7313


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