Mission
Our mission is to actively engage society, nurture lives, cherish creation, and heal the world.
Organization
Our church is a congregation within the Presbyterian Church (USA), the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States. We elect elders who serve on our Session, which is our governing body. We also elect deacons who provide support and care to members and friends of the church and to the community.
As a nonprofit organization in New Mexico, our church also has four corporate officers performing certain business functions.
Our activities are governed by our Bylaws and Policies and the by the constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Session
The Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe is responsible for the mission and governance of the church. It is comprised of elders elected by the congregation for terms of three years. Current Session Elders are listed on the Session page.
Board of Deacons
The members of the Board of Deacons provide support and care to members and friends of the church and to the community. The congregation of the church elects deacons annually, and they serve for three-year terms. Current Deacons are listed on the Board of Deacons page.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is elected by the congregation and selects candidates for the Session, Board of Deacons, and corporate officers. It reviews information on eligible church members in order to match the appropriate persons to the responsibilities of the leadership position. The Nominating Committee, after consultation with the candidates, submits the candidate name to the Congregation for approval. Chairperson: Rick Andrew.
Church Circles and Committees
Our numerous church committees and other activities are organized into five larger Circles:
- Worship Circle (focused on our worship services)
- Mission Circle (focused caring for the needy in our community)
- Congregational Life (focused on celebrating and caring for each other)
- Education Circle (focused on planning educational classes for all ages)
- Stewardship Circle (focused on being careful stewards of our resources)
Committee/activity descriptions and contacts can be found on the Circles—Committees and Activities page.
Corporate Officers
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in the State of New Mexico, our church has corporate officers elected by the congregation. The current officers are:
- President, Richard Lindahl
- Vice President, Judith Haines
- Secretary (also Clerk of Session), Melissa Mitchell
- Treasurer, Mark St. Clair
Officer duties are outlined in our Third Amended and Restated Bylaws.