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ELDERS


The Session is made up of Elders and the pastor. Each Elder is responsible for leading a commission. FPCP commission assignments for 2019 are as follows:

ROLE ELDER
Moderator Rev. John Chase
Adult Education Commission Lonna Mulkey
Budget & Finance Commission Shawn Dooley
Congregational Life Commission Elizabeth Hale
Facilities Commission Steve Crook
Mission Commission Jack Schipper
Outreach Commission Jane Shelly
Personnel Commission Mark Sturges
Family and Children's Ministries Diane Olson
Worship Commission Commission
Clerk of Session Jason Dooley
Nominating Committee TBD
Presbytery Delegate TBD
The New Testament church provided persons with particular gifts to share in discernment of God’s Spirit and governance of God’s people. Accordingly, congregations should elect persons of wisdom and maturity of faith, having demonstrated skills in leadership and being compassionate in spirit. 

From the definition of Ruling Elder, Presbyterian Book of Order

Brief overviews of some commissions are available by clicking on their names in the table. Or click on the resources link below for the full Standing Rules for Session and Commissions document. 

Leaders: check our online resources  for job descriptions, forms, policies, and miscellaneous information and to submit a calendar request. 
939 B Street, Petaluma, CA 94952   |   707-762-8269   
Sunday worship 9:45 a.m.