Session:

• "So I Exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ as well as a partaker in the glory that is to be revealed. Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly, not as domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock." 1 Peter 5:1-4
   
• As stated in the church by-laws, "The full administrative responsibility of the church, both spiritual and corporate, shall be the responsibility of the Session."
   
• The elders meet once a month on the second Tuesday of each month, and at other times during the year when Session meetings are called for special purposes. Our Pastor is the moderator of Session.
   
• There are currently nine ruling elders, divided into three classes. One class shall be elected each year at the annual meeting of the church for a term of three years. Elders are ineligible to serve more than six consecutive years on Session. 
   
• This group is composed of 9 Elders with our Pastor as the moderator. They meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm.

Board of Deacons:

• "The office of deacon as set forth in scriptures is one of sympathy, witness, and service, after the example of the Lord Jesus." (Book of Order G-6.0401)
   
• The Board of Deacons is responsible for caring for the needs of individuals of the congregation and community, and serving in the programs of the local congregation.
   
• The deacons minister to those who are in need, sick or in any way distressed. The Care and Concern Committee takes the primary role in this responsibility, though all deacons are called upon to keep in touch with members of the congregation on a regular basis; prepare meals and/or rides for families and individuals in need, provide child care, send cards, contact community personnel, and provide comfort and care wherever it is needed.
   
• The deacons arrange and host blood drives. They continue to support the Overlook Chaplaincy through donations.
   
• The deacons are also, as designated by Session, responsible for ushers at each service, the annual church picnic, greeters each Sunday, the Chancel flowers, the Annual Congregational dinner, preparation for Communion and counting the collection.
   
• Deacons are represented on all Session and Congregational Committees. The Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. The Board consists of twelve members, who serve staggered three-year terms. One class shall be elected each year at the annual meeting of the church for a term of three years. Deacons are ineligible to serve more than six consecutive years on the Board.

Committees:

• Christian Education Committee:
  The Christian Education Committee is responsible for the planning, coordinating and implementation of all Christian Education programs and activities held for the spiritual enrichment and fellowship of the members and friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
   

The programs include:

• Children's Worship - Children attend worship with their families on Sunday morning for the first half of the service. Four through eleven-year-olds are then invited to Children's Worship. This program is designed to help children understand and prepare for worship. The curriculum uses scripture, Bible stories, crafts and music.
• Church School - Sunday School has been reformatted to the new COOL (Children Of Our Lord).  Classes will begin again in September and continue until the end of May. We will be meeting on Sunday before Worship.

• Facilities Planning:
  The Facilities Planning Committee maintains and improves the physical plant of the church and provides those services necessary for its successful operation.
   
• Mission Committee:
  The Mission Committee is entrusted with overall stewardship and direction of Westminster's mission-giving efforts. Funds come from a variety of sources. The committee prayerfully considers many requests from local, national and international mission organizations as well as fulfilling our pledge to the PCUSA General Assembly, Synod of the Northeast and Presbytery of Elizabeth.
   
• Nominating:
  The responsibilities of the Nominating Committee include bringing to the annual meeting nominations of one eligible person for each office to be filled in the Session and Board of Deacons. The Nominating Committee, when requested by the congregation or the corporation, may nominate names of other church officers. The Nominating Committee serves for one year.
   
• Outreach and Membership Committee:
  The Outreach and Membership Committee is responsible for enhancing Christian fellowship within the congregation and, more importantly, extending the invitation to worship and fellowship into the community. Special events include a trip to a Patriots baseball game and our annual Progressive Dinner. The committee also coordinates the Christmas Brunch.
   
• Personnel:
  The Personnel Committee is supervised by and responsible to the Session. Its purpose is to oversee the professional and lay staff of the church. This includes reviewing all staff and lay job descriptions and functions, and providing an annual review of compensation for paid staff.
   
• Physical Plant Committee:
  The Physical Plant Committee is responsible for the maintenance and up-keep of the church building, the church property and the church house.
   
• Stewardship and Finance Committee:
  The Stewardship and Finance Committee coordinates and administers the financial activities of the church.
   
• Worship Committee:
  The Worship Committee is responsible for all worship services, in conjunction with the Pastor and Director of Music. This includes music, all vocal and handbell choirs, communion, lay readers, guest preachers/speakers, sanctuary appointments, organ and pianos, carillon, sound system, seasonal decorations, special music and worship programs, policies on and assistance with weddings and funerals, and the nursery.
  Special Worship Services and Programs include:
• Epiphany Sunday
• Lenten Series
• Thanksgiving Eve
• Palm Sunday
• Maundy Thursday
• Good Friday Prayer Vigil
• Easter Sunday
• Scout Sundays
• Mother's Day and Music Celebration Sunday
• Youth Sunday and Teacher Recognition
• Baccalaureate Sunday
• Christmas Services