ELDERS
The Presbyterian church is governed by an elected board of ruling elders known as Session. The Book of Order states: "Elders are given authority and responsibility, along with pastors, to oversee the spiritual health of the congregation as well as the congregation’s faithfulness to God’s mission. Elders shall be elected by the congregation." (The Book of Order 2.02 The Ministry of Elders).
The current elders of TUPC and their area of oversight are listed below.
CLASS OF 2019
Linda Silveira
Tony Ott
Burt Vashe
David Zellman
CLASS OF 2020
Monique Bucknell
Chris Currie
Peggy Long-Prevette
Andy Schindler
CLASS OF 2021
Andy Andersen
Rick Crabtree
Debbie George
Terri McNabb
If you wish to contact an individual elder regarding a concern, please contact the church office.
DEACONS
“. . . whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:43–45)
Like Elders, the Deacons of the church are elected by the congregation to provide assistance with pastoral care. In times of need, the Deacons provide compassionate care. "Ordinarily, the biblical office of deacon shall be utilized by the congregation. Deacons lead ministries that nurture fellowship and caregiving within and beyond the congregation. Deacons may also be asked to preach and teach. The congregation shall determine the manner in which they are selected for service. The session shall oversee and direct the ministry of the deacons." (Book of Order, 2.03 The Ministry of Deacons)
The current Deacons are:
Class of 2019
Liz Benson
Esther Bradfield
Jim Bucknell
Renee Fellows
Duan and Susan Kirk
Jeanine Monteith
Delores Wolterstorff
Class of 2020
Carole Collins
Merilyn Lewis
Wendy Lucas
Marilyn Schindler
Sookie Smith
Lynda Venturini
Jenny Willmarth
Class of 2021
Leanne Donahue
Judy Glaister
Sam Graham
Claire Graham
Chris Ott
Patti Reed
Abel Tagre
Terrie Tagre
Margaret Wolfe