STAFF
The Reverend Dr. Max Lynn
Chief of Staff
The Reverend Todd Jolly
Minister of Music
The Rev. Marilyn Chilcote, Parish Associate
The Rev. Sally Juarez, Parish Associate
The Rev. Dr. Robert McKenzie, Parish Associate
AnaLuisa Nelly Coplan, Program Administrator
Glenn Sullivan, Operations Administrator
Carl Williams, Maintenance Supervisor
Cathy Lyon, Financial Secretary
Evangeline Wolfe, Organist /Pianist
Manju Noone, Christian Education Director
Chamanade Mataafa, Sunday School Director
Diana Bohn, Seniors/Prime-Timers Director
THE SESSION
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., on Zoom
In the Presbyterian tradition, elders are elected by the congregation to serve on the Session, the governing board of the church. The Session is responsible for governing the congregation and guiding the spiritual life of the church, so that the congregation is and becomes a community of faith, hope, love, and witness. Among other things, Session ensures that “the Word of God may be truly preached and heard and that the Sacraments may be rightly administered and received”. (Book of Order G-3.0201) Each Class serves a three year term.
Clerk of Session
Diane Morrison
Elders
Class of 2026: Ron Amundson, Ralph Lastuka
Class of 2027: Fred Goff, William Harvey
Class of 2028: Lisa Blampied, Diana Brown, Jeanine Castello-Lin, Robert Hemmer, Susan Hunn
The Session of St. John’s Presbyterian Church of Berkeley also serves as the Board of Trustees of the church. The Officers for June 2025 through June 2026 include:
Corporation President: Ralph Lastuka
Corporation Vice President: Jeanine Castello-Lin
Corporation Secretary: Diana Brown
Corporation Treasurer: Lynne Royer
In addition to the staff and session, prayer, numerous volunteers and the Deacon Ministry keep the church running smoothly.
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Email: sjoffice@stjohnsberkeley.org