Membership at First Presbyterian
We welcome into membership of First Presbyterian Church anyone who professes Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and desires to follow in the way of Christ. New members are received in the following ways: Letter of Transfer for those who are members of another Presbyterian church or a church of another denomination that grants letters of transfer; Profession of Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and baptism (if one has not been previously baptized) for anyone who has not previously belonged to a church; Reaffirmation of Faith for those who belong to a church that does not grant letters of transfer to other denominations or for those whose membership in another church has lapsed.

A faithful member of Christ's church accepts Christ's call to be involved responsibly in the ministry of his Church. Such involvement includes: proclaiming the good news; taking part in the common life and worship of a particular church; praying and studying Scripture and the faith of the Christian Church; supporting the work of the church through the giving of money, time and talents; participating in the governing responsibilities of the church; demonstrating a new quality of life within and through the church; responding to God's activity in the world through service to others; living responsibly in the personal, family, vocational, political, cultural, and social relationships of life; and working in the world for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment.
(Presbyterian Book of Order)

Session: Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Elders
The Session of our church is the group of Elders and the co-pastors chosen to lead the congregation in its mission and outreach and to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the people committed to their charge. Our Session is made up of 12 Elders, men and women elected by the people. A co-pastor serves as the Moderator of Session meetings. Session meetings are usually held the third Sunday of the month.

Board of Deacons
The Board of Deacons is comprised of 18 members chosen by the people. A co-pastor serves as an advisory member. The board elects a moderator from its members. It is the duty of deacons to minister to those in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress. Deacons usually meet the second Sunday of the month.

Committees:

Endowment
To administer the endowments for the good of our church and the entire Church of Jesus Christ.

Finance & Legal
To provide stewardship for and accounting of the church's financial resources that support the life, mission, and ministry of the church.

Membership
To lead the congregation in introducing people to Christ, our church, and its beliefs and in providing welcome and hospitality to newcomers.

Mission
To lead the congregation in participation in the mission of the whole Church in the world.

Nominating
To nominate persons with exceptional Christian faith, devotion, and leadership qualities to serve in various positions in the government of our church, in accordance with the Book of Order.

Nurture & Learning
To provide for the spiritual formation of the congregation and support education for all ages about the teachings of Christ and the church, applying these teachings in such a way that nurtures Christian faith and living.

Personnel
To provide an orderly process for the Session to retain quality employees in a positive and supportive workplace as well as to provide support and evaluation of the staff and support, evaluation, and direction to the pastoral staff.

Property Management
To provide for the maintenance, repair, enhancement, and use of the buildings, grounds, and equipment, all of which supports the life, mission, and ministry of the church.

Stewardship
To identify the abilities, talents, gifts, and resources of the people of God and challenge them with the privilege of responsible Christian stewardship of time, talent, and treasure so that the cause of Christ in the world might be furthered.

Worship
To provide for the Christian "worship of the people of God" that "joyfully ascribes all praise and honor, glory and power to the triune God" in a way that will offer spiritual meaning, comfort, challenge, and a sense of community and in keeping with the Reformed Tradition and the Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Presbyterian Child Development Center Council
An entity created by the Session of First Presbyterian Church, to develop, administer, direct, support, maintain, and operate the Presbyterian Child Development Center. The Council has the responsibility for the management, control, and direction of the Presbyterian Child Development Center on behalf of the Session.