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The Session

The Session, the governing body of the church, consists of Elders charged with spiritual leadership of the congregation, overseeing programs, developing and monitoring the budget, setting policies, and long-range planning. The 15 Elders represent the programs and mission of the church:
Session

  • Worship -- Charlie Cleveland
  • Children's Ministry -- Susan Ariale
  • Youth Ministry -- Randy Lee
  • Adult Spiritual Growth -- Al Arena
  • Mission -- Jean Buffardi
  • Evangelism -- Ann Marlow
  • Office Operations -- Al Edwards
  • Community Life --Linda Reece
  • Small Groups -- Diana Freeman
  • Facilities -- Jim Whitfield
  • Stewardship -- David Smith
  • Personnel -- Ed Parker
  • Vocations -- Meredith Leech
  • Nominations -- Dick Weller
  • Clerk of Session -- John Greenlees

Board of Deacons

The Board of Deacons has as its guiding motto "Because We Love You" as they, in ministry, provide care to the Burke Presbyterian Church family.  The 23 deacons (including two youth) serve on care-giving teams of two that respond as concerns arise throughout their week on call.  They also serve as either a Coordinator or on a care ministry team.

The Coordinators are for Transportation/Yard Care, Care Notes and Greeting Cards, Baskets of Love, Annual Meeting, Prayer Chain, Follow-up, and Quiet Day.  The Deacons have five ministry teams--a Senior ministry team, a Chef ministry team, a New Members team, a Funerals team, and a Chronic Illness/Continuing Care ministry team.