YOUR NOMINATIONS ARE NEEDED!
Who makes the decisions about what is happening in our church? You do! In the Presbyterian Church we, the congregants, decide on how our church is run. We do this by nominating candidates to lead us (elders, deacons, and trustees) and selecting them by popular vote.
Who is eligible to serve? The only qualifications are church membership and a desire to serve.
How does someone participate on one of these boards? There is a Nominating Committee that reaches out to our congregation searching for people who are interested in serving.
How does the Nominating Committee get these names? From you! Either nominate yourself or a friend who may be interested in serving. Pass these names on to our church secretary, Betty Roodal at broodal@lacny.org or one of the Nominating Committee Members listed below. Or write the names below on this form and put it in the offering basket.
Not sure where you would like to serve? Here is a basic description of our church boards if our church was viewed as a body:
• The Session would be the head, making decisions on such programs as education, mission outreach, music, worship, personnel and Building and grounds oversight. The Session usually meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7PM at LAC with a ZOOM option.
• The Deacons would be the hands and heart of the church, providing meals, transportation and delivering flowers to those in need. They greet new members, prepare communion and host Coffee Hour as well as organize the annual picnic and block party and memorial receptions. They are the board that works closely with our congregants. The Deacons usually meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7PM at LAC with a ZOOM option.
• The Trustees are the feet. They focus on the financial stability of our congregation and buildings and grounds. The Trustees usually meet on the third Monday of the month at 7PM at LAC with a ZOOM option.
2026 Nominating Committee Members:
- Jennifer Potts ikwpotts@gmail.com
- Clark Morehouse cmorehouse12@gmail.com
- Colleen Read-Wien colleenwien@gmail.com
- Kristin Defelice defelicek@optonline.net
- Rebecca Reisman rcreisman@yahoo.com
- Christian A. Templeman Christian.A.Templeman@morganstanley.com
- Peter Bynum pbynum@lacny.org
The final slate will be proposed for election at a congregational meeting on December 13, 2026. Those elected by the congregation will begin a three-year term on Ordination/Installation Sunday, which is scheduled for January 24, 2027. Prior to that time, newly elected officers will be required to attend officer training with Rev. Bynum. The training is likely to be held on Sunday, January 3rd after worship, and at 7 pm on Monday, January 4th. Exact dates and times may be subject to change.