Pastor Update
Thank you to Worship Elders Irene Brewster and Vicki Sigl,
and to the Worship Committee,
for Coordinating Guest Pastors and Speakers
for JKPC during this time of transition.
Continued prayers for the PNC (Pastor Nominating Committee) while
they continue their search for a permanent Pastor.
The dedicated committee members are:
Dave Bolin, Kaci Lopez, Mark Polcyn, Janet Ramsay, Betty Rogers, and Vickie Wyant.
Timeline of Pastor Search
- The Pastor Nominating Committee at JKPC is working diligently to search for a permanent pastor.
- March 2023 - June 2025 - Co-Interim Pastors Don Strongman & Garrett Yamada serve at JKPC
- November 2023 - Pastor Nominating Committee Begins searching for a permanent pastor
Kaci Lopez, Dave Bolin, Mark Polcyn, Janet Ramsay, Betty Rogers, Vickie Wyant
- 2023 Mission Study Report Completed (approved 11/2023) Click Here
This study was conducted by our Mission Study Team in preparation for pursuing a pastor to be
installed in the future. Mission Study Team: Stan Husted, Kaci Lopez, Diane Mukerjee,
Rene Phillips, Becky Polcyn, Alice Richards, Chet Wehe, Vickie Wyant
October 2022 - Pastor Randy McGrady-Beach retires after serving JKPC for 14 years
Worship Leader
Steve Kritzer
Benevolence Treasurer
Linda Koeplin
Contact Church office for questions johnknoxoffice@gmail.com
JKPC Session
The Elders of JKPC serve as spiritual leaders and role models within our congregation, provide oversight and guidance for the church’s ministries and programs, assist the pastor in conducting worship services and administering sacraments, and participate in church decision-making through the Session, which is the governing body of the church.
Current Session Members (Elders)
Adult Education Vickie Wyant, 2026
Family Ministries & Outreach Thomas Choi, 2028
Finance Dave Bolin, 2027
Human Resources Kaci Lopez, 2026
Marketing Mark Polcyn, 2026
Property Jeff Wilburn, 2026
Worship Irene Brewster, 2028
Worship Vicki Sigl, 2026
Clerk of Session Peter McIntyre
Community Life OPEN
Missions OPEN
Moderator SF Presbytery assigned moderator
JKPC Board of Deacons
The Deacons of JKPC lead and participate in various ways to minister to members of our congregation, particularly those who are ill, grieving, or in crisis, and participate social events, as well as prepare Communion.
John Knox Presbyterian Deacon Team
Moderator Shana Daniel and Joy Dubey, 2026
Vice-Moderator & Secretary Ellie Haynes, 2026
Treasurer Tina Kritzer, 2026
Cards Coordinator Charlotte Hayes, 2026
Homebound Coordinators Sue King-Irwin, 2026
Meals & Communion Coordinator Nancie Maxwell, 2026
Events Coordinator Open
