SESSION
The Session is the governing body of a Presbyterian congregation and each Elder, as a part of Session, works to ensure that resources of time, talent, and money are used appropriately to meet the goals of the church and its congregation. Each Elder serves on at least one of the committees as noted below.
Meet our Session Elders
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Alice Graham
Clerk of Session
I’m an Easterner who came to California sixty years ago to attend graduate school and stayed to have a career as a school librarian. I love opera, writing, cooking, knitting, good books, and am happy to be a part of this church.
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Gina Guillemette
Member-at-Large
From the midwest (Michigan and Chicago), I have lived in Marin for over 10 years and have been part of FPCSA almost as long. I work as an anti-poverty advocate at a local nonprofit and as a spiritual director. Our family lives in San Rafael. I enjoy cheese, our local film festival, being outside in all sorts of ways, and family game nights.
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Joanie Jacobson
Connections
I grew up in Massachusetts and on the Connecticut shore. After graduating from the University of Connecticut, I moved to San Francisco and then Marin. Now retired, I spend my spare time gardening, hiking, swimming and spending time with friends.
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Lisa Leavitt
Church & Society
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Royce Truex
Adult Ed
I have lived in Marin and been a member of this congregation for many years and have served on Session several times. The work of this congregation is important to me.
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Barbara Rothkrug
Church and Society
I grew up in Connecticut, graduated from college in New York in 1968, moved to California in 1975, and went to nursing school. I worked as a bilingual Spanish public health nurse, mostly in San Francisco. I joined First Presbyterian about ten years ago. Now I live at the Redwoods retirement community and maintain my garden.
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Jessica Powell
Worship
I am a professional actor, originally from Michigan, who’s kept the best of Calvinism and Methodism in my journey. I grow lots of tomatoes, swim, and am filled with wonder by the night sky.
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John Cowperthwaite
Resources
I am a lifelong San Anselmo resident and recently retired. Singing in the choir and hiking the Marin hills are things I am enjoying. Carol and I have been married since 1990. Our daughter Elizabeth is also a member of the church.
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Martha Olsen Joyce
Finance & Resources, Trustee
In addition to running our church website and serving as the church rep on the San Anselmo Preschool board, I work on a variety of special projects. Professionally, I’m a marketing consultant for technology companies. I live with my husband, Michael, in San Anselmo. Our two daughters live in New York and Virginia.
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Vivian Volz
Connections
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Cheryl Egan
Education
With a background in advertising and business management, I'm currently a Life Coach and Founder/CEO of Health Wellness Community, a non-profit with weekly in-person workshops, both local and virtual. My active movement includes tennis, Qigong, and Tai Chi. Hubby Dave and I are grateful that our kids and grandkids are near us.
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Jim Cunningham
Personnel
I’ve been a member of this church for a number of years and love this community of worshipers. I’m retired from teaching biology for over 30 years at both Dominican University and the College of Marin. I enjoy nature and I am a keen observer of bird behavior. Please come and join me on a local birding trip.
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Lindsey Huebner
Finance & Resources, Trustee
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Ralph Kalbus
Worship Chair
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