Church Leadership
The Presbyterian Church uses a governing system with leaders who are called, entrusted and empowered to give a Christian witness and to conduct ministry in service to Jesus Christ for the glory of God. The term Presbyterianism refers to how we conduct our church governing so as to reflect God’s Word. “Presbyter” in Greek means elder and a “Presbytery” is a governing body of ruling and teaching elders.
First Presbyterian Church of Eau Claire is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and we follow the Presbyterian form of government, which includes governance by elected and ordained elders.
Session
The Session is composed of elders who have been nominated and elected by the congregation. to serve and lead the church. These elders moderate committees and teams of Session, helping to organize our church to carryout the mission of the church.
Our current Session Members Include:
- Mary Daniels
- Ned Gannon
- Sandy Griffin
- Mary Johnson
- Chris Kirchman
- Tom Maijala
- Lee Mossige
- Dan Mundt, Jr
- Liz Snyder
- RIchard Snyder - Clerk of Session
Deacons
Deacons are church members who are nominated, elected, ordained and installed by the church.
Deacon ministry focuses on connectional and compassionate service by seeking to encourage members and friends of the congregation with calls, visits, and cards throughout the year.
Our current Deacons include:
- Chris Buckley
- Mary Kell Cayley
- Jean Maijala
- Jamie Mossige
- Jodie Pierce
- Rebecca Poquette
- Becky Wurzer
Teams & Committees
Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate on any committee or team that interests them.
Visit the FPC Calendar for updated meeting dates and times for each Team/Committee.
* = Team Contact Person (S) = Session Member
Caring For Us
Fellowship & Nurture
- Chris Kirchman * (S)
- Sandy Griffin (S)
Being Good Neighbors
Mission & Outreach
- Mary Daniels * (S)
- Liz Snyder (S)
- Shannon Berger
- Sue Janke
- Jean Maijala
- Hope Naples
Being Good Stewards
Finances, Building & Grounds
- Tom Maijala* (S)
- Mary Johnson (S)
- Lee Mossige (S)
- Bill Cayley
- Keith Daniels
Faith Formation
Worship & Education
- Ned Gannon * (S)
- Dan Mundt, Jr (S)
- Sara Gannon
- Sandy Griffin (S)
- Sharon Stedman
Personnel
Personnel and Staffing
- Chris Kirchman * (S)
- Tom Maijala (S)
- Mary Johnson (S)
Communications
- Hope Naples *
- Sara Gannon
- Kristen Kirchman
- Jean Maijala