Inner Work:  Session met at 5:30 pm on February 24th in Room 212. Our guest was Rev. Jonathan Yarboro, Pastor from First Presbyterian Wetumpka who spoke to the Session on Elder responsibilities, vows taken and the importance of relationships.  

Action Items: The session approved the following items.

Worship: The Worship Committee recommends the following dates be approved for Communion: Sunday mornings - March 9, April 20 (Easter), May 4, June 8, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5 (World Communion Day), November 2 (All Saints Day), December TBD. Other dates: March 5 Ash Wednesday, April 17 Maundy Thursday, and December 24 Christmas Eve. Note: A Sunday morning communion date for December is to be determined.   Session approved.

Long Range Planning: LRPC recommends to Session that the Manual of Operation and Appendix be posted on the Church’s website and be available to our members.  Session approved.  

Additionally:

Property: Forest Wilson reported that an RFP will be going out for architectural services as we address needs in the Sanctuary.

Finance: John Summerford clarified for Session that the year-end surplus for 2024 was actually a bit higher than reported to Session in January at $54,077. The adjusted surplus was reported in the Congregational Meeting and was due to some timing of receipts.  

Called Session Meeting: The Session has called a meeting for March 30, 2025, at 9:30 am for the purpose of reviewing the Confirmation Class prior to Confirmation during the 11:00 worship service.  

Next Stated Meeting:  Monday, March 24, 2025, at 5:30 pm. 

Commissioned Elders for Presbytery Meeting:  Jill Cilimberg, Lillian Beavers, and Tony Hubbard.