Board of Deacons
The Board of Deacons, or diaconate, is a committee established by and reporting to the Session. However, like the elders on Session, candidates for the position of deacon are nominated by members of the congregation annually and elected by the congregation as a whole. Deacons serve for a term of three years. Newly elected deacons are examined by the current Session and ordained during a worship service. Ordination is for life.
The office of deacon dates from the dawn of Christianity when individuals were chosen to care for the needs of the congregation. MPC’s Board of Deacons has a special role in welcoming new members into their church home and helping them find opportunities here for service and fellowship. Deacons also contact every member, with extra attention to shut-ins and others who need special care. Deacons also play a large part in the church’s hospitality.
Officers for the 2014 MPC Board of Deacons
Moderator: Katherine Johnston (BoardofDeacons@morningsidepc.org)
Vice-Moderator:
Secretary:
Class of 2014
Shirley Adair
Curt Barrett
Faye McKay-Clegg
Jeff Peters
Ken Sharpe
Class of 2015
Ann Bowers
Katherine Johnston
Sandy Jones
Anthony Owens
Class of 2016
Sarah Chatel
Robin Hackney
Peter Tuuk
Nathan Zook
