The following represents a summary taken from our Church Bylaws and is intended to acquaint the viewer with our formal organization. For more detailed information, a copy of the Church Bylaws will be made available to members by contacting the Church Office.  Officers, Board and Committee members are part of the election process held during our annual meeting in May.

The Church Officers are

  • President of the Congregation, Bill Goss
  • Vice President, Billye Auclair
  • Clerk, Bill Ketchabaw
  • Treasurer,  Jim Trimble
  • Senior Minister, Jonathan Morgan

All corporate officers with the exception of the Senior Minister are elected.

The Executive Council shall be the primary policy-making, strategic planning and operational oversight body of the Church.  Represented on the Council are the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Clerk, Senior Minister and the chairpersons of the Boards of Mission and Outreach, christian Education, Trustees, Elders, Stewardship, Music, Personnel, Nominating, Deacons, Communications and Public Relations, and the Panel of Delegates.  The Council meets monthly or as needed.   

  • Chairperson: Bill Goss

The Board of Mission and Outreach shall identify, interpret, and implement the outreach mission of the Church.  This role includes the identification of social and moral issues or practices with which Christians should be concerned. Further, the board shall recommend to the Church body various programs of mission and benevolent giving. It shall consist of fifteen adult members and one youth member.

  • Chairperson: Roger Auclair

The Board of Christian Education shall provide and maintain an effective program of Christian education. This responsibility includes oversight of the Christian Education staff, establishment of policy, development of curriculum, definition of space and equipment needs, and enlistment of workers in the Christian Education function. The board shall consist of eighteen adult members and two youth members.

  • Chairperson: Susan Mueller

The Board of Elders, with the ordained ministers, shall lead the spiritual life of the Church.  Included in that responsibility is the provision of public worship, the administration of the sacraments, fellowship for the congregation, and approval of applications for membership. The board shall consist of twelve adult members (six women and six men) and one youth member. 

  • Chairperson: Chris Morkan

The Board of Finance shall be responsible for supervision of the management and expenditure of funds necessary for operation of the Church and for maintenance of appropriate records of all financial transactions.  Further, the board is responsible for establishing the investment policy for endowments and other major monetary assets, for interpreting and safeguarding endowment fund restrictions, the preparation of an annual budget, and the coordination of Church Office administration and automated systems.  The board shall consist of nine members plus the Treasurer who shall be Chair of the committee. 

  • Chairperson: Jim Trimble

The Board of Music Ministries shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of music programs as an elemental part of the spiritual life of the Church.  In addition to establishing policy, curriculum and programs, and overall supervision of the music ministry staff, the board has oversight responsibility for the music ministry programs including the Choirs, music education and camps, and in conjunction with Elders, all worship service music.  The board shall consist of nine adult members and one youth member.

  • Co-Chairs: Diana Rutherford and Jane Hadley

The Board of Trustees shall be responsible for managing and maintaining all the real and personal property of the Church.  Upon the authorization of a two-thirds vote of the members of the Church present at a duly-called meeting, it shall have the power to hold, sell, borrow, pledge, mortgage, and in connection therewith, to convey, assign, transfer, buy or lease any real property.  Additionally the board is responsible for rental of Church facilities, overall supervision of the custodial staff, and shall have authority for leasing personal property. The board is composed of nine adult members and one youth member. 

  • Chairperson: Todd Tailey

The Board of Stewardship shall be responsible for raising the resources to meet the Church's budget and providing education and communication with the congregation on ways of faithfully giving one's time, talent and treasure for Christ's work. The board shall organize and conduct the annual stewardship campaign, and develop, implement, and maintain an educational ministry focused on faithful stewardship.  The board shall consist of eleven members of the Church, with nine elected members, one member designated by the Board of Finance, and one member designated by the Board of Elders.

  • Chairperson: Tyler Westoctt

The Personnel Committee shall be responsible for maintaining all employment records and shall develop personnel policies for all Church staff, including procedures for hiring, evaluation and termination of non ordained Church staff. The committee will determine salary ranges and recommend to the Board of Finance salary adjustments for the annual budget, and will be available as appropriate to discuss performance of the professional and other staff.  The committee is composed of six members plus the Vice President.

  • Chairperson: Manny Psarakis

The Nominating Committee, appointed by the Executive Committee, shall propose for election nominees for all offices and board positions for consideration at the annual Church meeting.  In addition, it will submit nominations to the Executive Committee for vacancies which may occur.

  • Chairpersons: Dane Woodberry

The Pastoral Relations Committees, shall serve as standing committees to support and maintain an open and healthy relationship between each Pastor and members of the Congregation.  To assist in developing solutions to areas of potential conflict between the ministry of the ordained ministers and that of the Congregation; counsel the ordained ministers as requested in their personal and financial concrs, support the ministry of the ordained ministers in the community and the denomination, and provide feedback to the ministerial staff obtained from the Congregation regarding programs or strategies proposed by the ministerial staff.  

  • Chairperson:

The Panel of Delegates shall represent the Church at all ecclesiastical bodies and functions to which the Church is entitled and invited to send representatives. The panel is composed of eight delegates with staggered terms.

  • Chairperson: Meg Gaines

The Committee of Deacons, consisting of five members, is responsible to disburse Deacon's Funds in accordance within the terms of the endowing bequests.

  • Chairperson: Peter Kalika

Members at Large serve on the Church Council representing the congregation.  Three members of the Church are elected to this position.

  • Chairperson:

The Historian shall be responsible for developing programs to increase the Church's awareness of its history and memorabilia, and for leading efforts to preserve records and other artifacts of the Church. The Historian is elected.

  • Historian: Donna Hopkins

Several other organizations involved in the life of First Church exist and include:

  • Advisory Committee on Church Development
  • Memorial Garden Committee
  • Financial Review Committee
  • Communications and Public Relations Committee

Each of these organizations is overviewed in the bylaws.