Our Lay leadership
Session
The governing year begins on May 1 and ends the following April 30. Church officers are elected at a congregational meeting held in February. Session meets the third Tuesday of each month.
The governing year begins on May 1 and ends the following April 30. Church officers are elected at a congregational meeting held in February. Session meets the third Tuesday of each month.
The Board of Deacons consists of three classes of trained Deacons and is charged with providing care for those in need in our congregation. Every Deacon receives 50 hours of Stephen Ministry training. All Deacons attend preparatory classes in March and April of each year and assume their offices on May 1. The Board meets the first Tuesday of each month.
Administrative Ministry Group - Rob Hunter (Chair); Staffed by Rev. Dr. Scott Ramsey
The Administrative Ministry Group oversees all administrative work for the Session. Its work is carried out by several committees.
Communications Ministry Group - Provides oversight for all communications vehicles for Lewinsville, including the church's website, newsletter, brochures, and digital displays. Tracy Mustin (Chair)
Christian Education Ministry Group - Barbara Gibby (Chair); Staffed by Jen Dunfee
The Christian Formation Ministry Group provides for the planning and operation of the education programs of the church: church school, youth and adult education, vacation church school, youth fellowship activities, and crib and preschool care.
Fellowship Ministry Group - Claire Grossi (Chair); Madison Kloster (Session Liaison); Staffed by Rev. Jen Dunfee. This Ministry Group is charged with caring for the needs of our congregation.
Invitation/Connection Ministry Group - Elder Kelly Sexton, Chair; Staffed by Rev. Dr. Scott Ramsey
This Ministry Group is charged with finding ways to attract new members, exploring ways to attract visitors, to help make Lewinsville a more welcoming church. The group encourages and supports visitors as they go through the Inquirer's Class, and to helps integrate new members into the life of the church.
Mission and Service Ministry Group - Augusta Niday (Chair); Elder Betty Douglass (Session Liaison); Staffed by Rev. Layne Brubaker
This Group coordinates the mission outreach of Lewinsville Presbyterian Church. This ministry group is the vehicle by which the congregation is involved in ministering to the needs of others.
Worship Ministry Group - Elaine Guth (Chair), Scott Schlegel (Session Liaison); Staffed by Rev. Dr. Scott Ramsey
Working closely with the Pastor and the Minister of Music, this Group develops and oversees the liturgy and order of worship, music programs, special services, and provides for the celebration of the sacraments.
The Congregational Nominating Committee provides nominees for Ruling Elders, Deacons, and Nominating Committee members annually, as well as Ministry Group Chairs and LPC Foundation members. (Grant Mann, Chair, Betty Douglass, Vice Chair.)
Its nine member Board of Directors, all of which are also members of Lewinsville, serve staggered three year terms. Current Officers on the LRR Board:
Chesterbrook Residences, Inc. (“CRI”), a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, governs Chesterbrook, which is managed by Coordinated Management Services. CRI’s Board of Directors consists of one director appointed by the National Capital Presbytery and three directors from each of the three founding congregations, who serve staggered three-year terms and are elected at CRI’s Annual Meeting each November. Lewinsville Church’s nominations for director representatives are approved by the Session based upon recommendation by the Older Adult Council.
Lewinsville’s current director representatives the CRI Board:
For more information visit www.chesterbrookres.org