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Kirkwood’s session includes three classes of ruling elders, who are ordained laypeople with responsibility for leadership, governance, spiritual discernment, and discipline. Each class is elected for a three-year term. See below for the elders' class years and assignments.
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The Rev. Catherine Renken, Kirkwood pastor, serves as session moderator.
Class of 2025
Arlene Ghee - MUST, Promise House, Membership
Kimmy Kellett - Sustainability, Outreach
Gloria Melton - Fellowship, Membership
Andy Petry - Property, Accessibility
Class of 2026
Jesse Brown - Fellowship, Property
Adam Kiernan - Worship
Lori Matson - Nurture
Joseph Quattlebaum - Virtual, Stewardship
Class of 2027
David Covington - Communications, Youth, Virtual
Sally Freund - Administration
Bonnie Little - Adult CE, Finance, Outreach, Long-Range Planning
Jonathan Taylor - Worship, Children CE, Accessibility