Nominations Needed for Church Officers
As part of the community of faith at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, all have the privilege and responsibility to participate in the selection of officer candidates for consideration by the Nominating Committee of the Congregation. It is important for our church community that you have a voice. Nominations made through this online form may be submitted anonymously.
Position descriptions for Elder, Deacon and Nominating Committee appear at the bottom of this page.
Please submit your nominees for the position of Ruling Elder for the current term (Class of 2022) using the online form below. Thank you.
If you would like to discuss or if you have any questions about the nominating process, please contact nominate@takomaparkpc.org.
Nominate Church Officers
I would like to submit this/these nominee(s) for Ruling Elder. If you enter more than one name for the position, please separate them with commas.
Position Descriptions
ELDER – Ruling Elders are elected to serve on the Session for a three-year term, with the opportunity to serve up to two consecutive terms. Together with the pastors (Teaching Elders) they share the leadership and governance of the church. Accordingly, congregations should elect persons of wisdom and maturity of faith, having demonstrated skills in leadership and being compassionate in spirit. (The Book of Order G-2.0301) Those called to be Ruling Elders should have the ability to work collaboratively, yet be independent thinkers, be effective communicators and seek to nurture the spiritual life of our community of faith.
DEACONS – Deacons are elected to serve a three-year term, with the opportunity to serve up to two consecutive terms. Deacons provide care, nurture and spiritual guidance to members of the congregation who are experiencing difficulty due to any number of factors – loss, loneliness, grief, or special needs due to life’s circumstances.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE – The Congregational Nominating Committee consists of eight members elected by the congregation to serve two-year staggered terms. The Committee nominates candidates for congregational election to serve as Elders, Deacons, members of the Nominating Committee, chairpersons of the various ministry groups. The Committee seeks to nominate members of the congregation who possess qualities and gifts of Christian leadership that will enable them effectively and willingly to share in the governance and ministry of Takoma Park Presbyterian Church.
Current Members of the Session and Board of Session
Session
Class of 2022: Anthony Gitangu, Ferd Hoefner, Barbara Wooton
Class of 2023: Kathy Belyeu, Bruce Beran, Kurt Lawson, Laura Raney
Class of 2024: Phil Boyer, Jean Dickey, Alphonso Williams, Rebecca Woodings
Deacons
Class of 2022: Marty Jacksteit, Karen Lange, Martha Kiger
Class of 2023: Caroline Gagnon, Neel Hunter, Madline Morsha-Taylor
Class of 2024: Elias Howard, Roger Griffis, Lisa Keily
Clerk of Session – Kurt Lawson
Moderator of Deacons – Karen Lange
