ITHACA FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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Ruling Elders Serving the Church

The Rev. Dr. Susan P. Sickelka, Moderator
Gary Melow, Clerk of Session
Class of 2024
Dale Nester
Brad Thum
Class of 2025
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Gary Melow
​Sandy Parr
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Class of 2026
Kim Bowen
Arthur Faustmann



What is the Session?

In the Presbyterian Church (USA), the decision-making body of the local congregation is called the Session.  It is made up of men and women who have been elected by the congregation, ordained as Ruling Elders, and installed for a term, usually 3 years.  The decisions they make range from when the sacraments will be administered, to what the operating budget will look like.
  • Home
    • Your First Visit
  • About Us
    • History
    • Church Leadership >
      • Session
      • Ministry Teams
  • FAQs
    • Children in Church
  • Contact Us
  • Sermons
    • 2022 Worship Services
    • 2021 Sermons
    • 2020 Sermons
    • 2019 Sermons
    • 2018 Sermons
  • For Members
  • Online Giving
  • Community Food Pantry