The session is the governing body of Westminster and is comprised of elders nominated and elected by the congregation from our membership. The adult elders serve three year terms and the two youth elders normally serve two year terms. The Pastor is Moderator of the Session, which elects a Clerk and two Vice Clerks of Session annually. Westminster's session normally meets on the fourth Wednesday evening of the month.
Elders have responsibility for the governance and ministry of Westminster, being charged to work to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation. Elders serve on the Committees of the Session, each of which is focused on a different area in the life of Westminster. Contact the session committees at the email addresses below, or contact the clerks at clerk@wpc-alex.org.
Minutes of Session meetings and other reports can be found here. Monthly financial reports are available here.
2025 Session
Larry Hayward, Pastor (Moderator)
Patrick Hunnicutt, Associate Pastor | Jacob Bolton, Associate Pastor | Olivia Patterson, Associate Pastor (non-voting)
Mary Filicetti, Clerk of Session | Yvonne Folkerts, Vice Clerk | Kristin Stone, Vice Clerk | Margaret Myers, Treasurer
Administration & Finance
Debbie Wells (25), Chair
Rusty Ring (25), Vice Chair
Anne Marie Chotvacs (27), Vice Chair
af@wpc-alex.org
Building & Grounds
Mark Ahart (25), Chair
Phil Garrett (26), Vice Chair
bg@wpc-alex.org
Christian Formation
Kate Mitchell-Tombras (26), Chair
Becca Bagley (25) and Laura Barrett (26) (Children)
Emily Oehler (25) (Adult)
TBD (Youth)
cf@wpc-alex.org
Congregational Life
Marjorie Phillips (26), Chair
Cindy Smith, Vice Chair (non-Session)
cl@wpc-alex.org
Digital Ministries
Josh Daniels (25), Chair
Sam Chi (26), Vice Chair
digital@wpc-alex.org
HOME (Helping Our Members Engage)
Martha Bess DeWitt (26), Chair
home@wpc-alex.org
International Mission
Spencer Dickerson (27), Chair
John Woods (25), Vice Chair
internationalmission@wpc-alex.org
Local Mission
Barbara Watts (27), Chair
Connor Pollock (25), Vice Chair
Marcy Crisler, Vice Chair (non-Session)
localmission@wpc-alex.org
National Mission
Adrienne Griffin (27), Chair
Susan Helm (25), Vice Chair
nationalmission@wpc-alex.org
New Member
Kristin Stephen (27), Chair
Dave Gunter (26), Vice Chair
newmember@wpc-alex.org
Nominating
Betsy Preston (27), Chair
nominating@wpc-alex.org
Personnel
Brian Jones (27), Chair
Madeline Ramsey (27), Vice Chair
personnel@wpc-alex.org
Stewardship
Chad Horrell (26), Chair
TBD, Vice Chair
steward@wpc-alex.org
Worship and Music
David Roden (27), Chair
Steve Lastelic (27), Vice Chair
Tara West (25), Vice Chair
worship@wpc-alex.org