What is a Deacon?
The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, of exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, warm sympathies, and sound judgment should be chosen for this office. –Book of Order G-6.0400
Deacons serve Christ and provide pastoral support through
- Home Communion
- Visiting those who are homebound or hospitalized
- Sending birthday cards
- Bringing Easter and Christmas flowers to parishioners unable to attend church
- Hosting memorial receptions
- Providing ongoing education and scholarships
- Van Ministry
- Meal Trains
Find out more here.
The Board of Deacons 2023-2025
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara
The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress. -Book of Order, G-2.0201
CLASS OF 2023
Cynthy Ardell*
Diane Hemmer
Jacci Trandal
Frederica Welch
Carey Caulfield
CLASS OF 2024
Berni Newett
Beth Preston
Devon Harger*
Jo Bakker*
Maybel Frazer
Michael Frazer
Susan Croshaw*
CLASS OF 2025
Beth Hassenplug
Sandie Wilkes Maggie Cox*
Cheryl Long* (moderator)
Sharon Chandler*
Diana Replogle-Purinton*
Moderator – Cheryl Long
Vice Moderator – Frederica Welch
Secretary Sharon – Chandler
Treasurer – Susan Croshaw
Memorial Coordinator – Frederica Welch
Van Ministry – Ellen Duke#
Van Ministry – Cheryl Long
Telephone – MaryAnn Lange^
Birthday – Cards Sharon Chandler
Pastor Ann Conklin
CLASS OF 2026
Diane Hemmer*
Jacci Trandal*
Frederica Welch*
Jenifer Sautot
Sandy Hess
* = Continuing Deacons
# = Not an ordained deacon
^ = Honorary Deacon
