Deacons

Deacons at WCPC lead and coordinate the compassionate care of our membership, seek to share the love of Christ, and serve those in need.  Each deacon serves a three year term, has assigned families from within the membership, and serve on one of the diaconate ministry teams.  Members of the congregation are welcome and encouraged to serve on these committees.  Below are descriptions of the diaconate ministry teams.

 The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress.  Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, sincere compassion, and sound judgment should be chosen for this ministry.    

      The Book of Order, The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Part II, 2011/2013, G-2.01, page 26.

 
Board of Deacons
Class of 2024

Patty Ahern

Deb Mason

Judy Bramlett

Sue Davis

Peggy Harris

Nita Purcell

Eleanor Stone

 

 

Class of 2025

Larry Copeland

Bruce Lee

Sarah Parker

Rebekah Rydarowski

Susan Schatz

Shelley Smith

 

 

 
Class of 2026

David Chesney

Ria Du Bruyn

John Erickson

Karen Gonzales

Tommie Lewis

Stan Tucker

 

Moderator of the Deacons: Nancy Hathaway
Co- Moderator: Nita Purcell
Staff Liaison:  Rev. Laura Grice
 
Ministry Teams of the Diaconate
 
Ministry Teams (committees) at WCPC are an opportunity to take your servitude a step further. These teams help to facilitate, plan and coordinate all the ministry opportunities through WCPC. The Bible teaches us the harvest is plenty, but the workers few.  If you would like to serve on a ministry team of the Diaconate, please check here for those opportunities or contact the church office.
 
Baby Ministry
Team Lead: Ria Du Bruyn
Acknowledging the birth of new babies in our congregation through support and celebration be the WCPC church family.
 
Bereavement Ministry
Team Lead:  Maria Paz-Pickens and Deb Mason
When there is a death, preparing the church for the memorial service and hosting a reception, if desired by the family.
 
Card Ministry
Team Lead: Tommie Lewis and John Erickson
Sending birthday cards to adult members and occasion cards to those in the congregation in times of illness and grief.
 
Cookie Ministry
Team Lead: Patty Ahern
Coordinating home-baked cookies as needed for church functions, such as memorial services or for all-church gatherings.
 
Home Outreach Ministry
Team Lead: Rebekah Rydarowski and Sarah Parker

Visiting those church members who have limited outings from home and are unable to attend church on a regular basis.

 
Hospital Ministry
Team Lead: Eleanor Stone and David Chesney
Making hospital and rehabilitation center visitation in addition to pastoral visits.
 
Meal Ministry
Team Lead: Peggy Harris and Susan Schatz

Meals prepared by members for members needing assistance are coordinated by this team and their deacon.

 
New Member Ministry
Team Lead: Nita Purcell and Shelley Smith
Working with our pastors to support, coordinate and educate the new member classes (Welcome Class).
 
Prayer Ministry
Team Lead: Bruce Lee
Working to strengthen the prayer life of our congregation; coordinating with pastors and church staff the publication of the church prayer list making contacts as necessary for ongoing updates.
 
Transportation Ministry
Team Lead: Sue Davis and Larry Copeland
Providing transportation to and from WCPC church functions by pairing volunteer drivers with riders.