OUR STAFF SERVING YOU
The Rev. Dave Bennett, Moderator of Session
Sam Jackling, COMAC Representative
Belinda Vair, Organist and Choir Director
Dawn Austin-Coletti, Office Administrator
Laura Ruehle, Treasurer
Thomas Ruehle, Clerk of the Session
James Wright, Custodian
The Rev. Carter B. Adriance, Congregational Associate
OUR CHURCH OFFICERS
Session
Carol Larter (2024))
Barbara Taylor (2024)
Elaine Warner (2024)
Linda Hinkle (2025)
Walter Lane (2025)
Mona Cole (2026)
Sue Peck (2026)
Belinda Vair (Deacon) (2025)
Deacons
Donna Chizek (2025) Moderator
Laura Ruehle (2025) Secretary/Treasurer
Belinda Vair (2025)
Helen Thompson (2025)
Clerk of Session
Thomas Ruehle
Treasurer
Laura Ruehle
COMMITTEES
Pastor Nominating (PNC)
Mona Cole
Carol Larter
Sue Peck
Thomas Ruehle
Craig Talarico
Administration, Personnel & Finance
Walter Lane (Session)
Carol Larter (Session)
Jim Hinkle
Sue Peck
Laura Ruehle, Treasurer
Craig Talarico
Building & Grounds
Ron Chizek
Oakley Cole
Linda Hinkle (Session)
Sandra Lane
Thomas Ruehle
Mission & Outreach
Mona Cole
Jahnn Gibson
Helen Thompson
Nominating
Ron Chizek
Sandy Lane
Laura Ruehle
Thomas Ruehle (Clerk)
Craig Talarico
Worship & Music
Betsy Camarra
Carol Larter (Session)
Belinda Vair
Education
Walt Lane
Tom Ruehle
Barbara Taylor (Session)
Donna VanAernam (Crafts)
Free Lunch
Helen Thompson
Thomas Ruehle
SOUND SYSTEM & LIVE STREAMING UPGRADES
A Memorial to Roger Ritzmann
Please contact the church office if you are interested in being trained on the equipment in order to help with this vital ministry.
THE HALF WALL
Special thanks to Ron Custer and Ron Chizek for building a half wall to house our new sound and streaming equipment in the sanctuary.
WHEN TO CALL THE PASTOR
Never quite sure when to call the Pastor?
Below is a list of occasions when the Pastor might be helpful:
When there is a serious illness
Before hospitalization or surgery
When a new baby has arrived
When death has occurred
When you are anxious about someone else
When a young person is about to leave home
When there are domestic troubles
When you face a difficult decision
When you are bothered about your Christian faith
When you are thinking about getting married
When you want to make your life count for more
Other ...
In doubt as to whether or not to call? PLEASE CALL!!
If you do not call, we do not know.
Church Office — 518-762-8263
Should you need to talk to a minister, please contact
Tom Ruehle, Clerk of the Session, at 518-844-3872.
He will connect you with the minister assisting us as we complete the search for our new pastor.
PASTORS of FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Johnstown, NY
TOP LEFT—Reverend Robert S. Magee, 1965
TOP RIGHT— Reverend Raymond A. Ketledge (1929-1957), pastor-emeritus,
and Reverend Nathaniel T. Goodwin, October 9, 1960,
after the formal presentation of the title
CENTER LEFT—Reverend E. Elwood Carey, 1969-1985
CENTER MIDDLE—Reverend Barry Paul Murr, 1986-1996
CENTER RIGHT—Dr. Earl S. Johnson, Jr., 1998-2011, Pastor Emeritus, 2024
LOWER LEFT
—Reverend Leonard Sponnaugle, 2014-2019
LOWER RIGHT — Reverend George W. "Blake" Blakesley, Interim 2020-2023