The Session
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The Session conducts the business
for the Congregation and has full authority and responsibility for the
mission and government of our congregation. The Session has overall
final authority for each and every organization of the Church,
including the Deacons. The Session must maintain constant contact and
relationship with the higher governing bodies of the Presbyterian
Church.
Those who serve on session are
called Elders and hold this title for life. While they are on the
Session they are called "Ruling Elders." This office of Elder is one of
the three ordaining offices of the Church (the other two are Minister
of Word and Sacrament, and Deacon).
A session Elder must be an active
member of the Congregation and must represent fairly all members of the
Church whether of different ages, color, and nationality.
The most important duty is to
stimulate the spirituality of our members as they serve Jesus Christ
with the help of the Holy Spirit.