Elders & Deacons

In Chapel Hill’s denomination, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC), there are typically three offices in the church: Ministers of the Word (Teaching Elders, Pastors), Ruling Elders, and Deacons.

Elders share authority with the Pastors, representing the mind of Christ as they understand it in the various courts of the church, watch over the spiritual welfare of the people, and may be appointed to participate in Presbytery or General Assembly because the EPC is a connectional church. Collectively, the Ruling Elders are called the Session.

The office of Deacons, under the authority of the Session, is one of compassion, concern for needs, serving others, and is marked by sympathy and service. Duties include care, maintenance, and preparation of the church and its facilities.

THE SESSION
Serena Blair
Stephanie Bowlds
Bart Brynestad
David Derr, Elder and Clerk of the Session
Tom Gray
Leonard Green
Scott Griffin
Spencer Hutchins
Tom Lerch
Rosemary Lukens
Steve Maxwell
Kristen Tayet
Rev. Mark Toone, Moderator of the Session

THE BOARD OF DEACONS
Peg Alastra
Eileen Barnes, Clerk of the Board of Deacons
Miriam Battson
Carolyn Cleair
Marvin Cleair
Mary Colgate
Curtis Fries
Della Hansen
Rev. Julie Hawkins, Moderator of the Board of Deacons
Melodee MacKinnon
Denise Parrish
Sharon Russell, Chair of the Board of Deacons
Susie Seaton
Carolyn Shain
Tanner Stepp