STAFF
The Reverend Dr. Max Lynn
Chief of Staff
The Reverend Todd Jolly
Minister of Music
The Rev. Marilyn Chilcote, Parish Associate
The Rev. Sally Juarez, Parish Associate
The Rev. Dr. Robert McKenzie, Parish Associate
AnaLuisa Nelly Coplan, Co-Administrator
Bill Herwood, Co-Administrator
Carl Williams, Maintenance Supervisor
Cathy Lyon, Financial Secretary
Evangeline Wolfe, Organist /Pianist
Manju Noone, Christian Education Director
Chamanade Mataafa, Sunday School Director
Diana Bohn, Seniors/Prime-Timers Director
THE SESSION
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Campbell Reception Room
In the Presbyterian tradition, elders are elected by the congregation to serve on the Session, the governing board of the church. The Session is responsible for governing the congregation and guiding the spiritual life of the church, so that the congregation is and becomes a community of faith, hope, love, and witness. Among other things, Session ensures that “the Word of God may be truly preached and heard and that the Sacraments may be rightly administered and received”. (Book of Order G-3.0201) Each Class serves a three year term.
Clerk of Session
Diane Morrison
Elders
Class of 2024: Diana Brown, William Harvey
Class of 2025: Lisa Blampied, Jeanine Castello-Lin, Elizabeth Patelke, Gail Peterson, Greg Rising
Class of 2026: Ron Amundson, Ralph Lastuka
The Session of St. John’s Presbyterian Church of Berkeley also serves as the Board of Trustees of the church. The Officers for June 2023 through June 2024 include:
Corporation President Diana Brown
Corporation Vice President: William Harvey
Corporation Secretary: Ralph Lastuka
Corporation Treasurer: Lynne Royer
In addition to the staff and session, prayer, numerous volunteers and the Deacon Ministry keep the church running smoothly.
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Email: sjoffice@stjohnsberkeley.org