ITHACA FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Session

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Ruling Elders Serving the Church

The Rev. Christina L. Jensen, Moderator
Gary Melow, Clerk of Session
Class of 2020
Jackie Bowen
Carolyn Gruesbeck

Sandy Parr
Class of 2021
Dale Nester
Brad Thum
Rick Vanderbeek
Class of 2022
Joy Heinlein
Gary Melow
Karen Rozen

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 >
      • Staff
      • Session
      • Ministry Teams
  • FAQs
    • Children in Church
  • Contact Us
  • Sermons
    • 2021 Sermons
    • 2020 Sermons
    • 2019 Sermons
    • 2018 Sermons
  • For Members
    • Easter 2021
    • Lent 2021
    • Advent and Christmas 2020
    • Easter 2020
  • Online Giving