Council*

  • Presbytery Council 

    (Must be ordained ruling/teaching elder) 

    Overview: The work of the Council is to guide the plans and vision of the Presbytery. At-large Council members are sometimes asked to work on a short-term task force, or one of the Council committees (Partnership, Grants). The main duties are to attend all of the meetings, stay informed about the work of the Presbytery, and be willing to speak up and discuss the issues that come before the Council.  

    Terms of Service: Three-year term (elected), eligible for re-election for a total of two terms/six years 

    Meetings: Currently 6 times a year on Mondays from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Council meetings are not set on a certain Monday of the month because part of the work is to approve the docket for Presbytery meetings and to have the reports that will be part of the agenda. There are at least two meetings devoted to planning and visioning for the Presbytery.  

    All meetings will be held virtually until further notice.  

    Requirements: People who are familiar with the Presbytery, good at fulfilling their responsibilities (as in able to attend most or all meetings, and follow-through on any assignments they take.) 

    For more information, contact Aisha Brooks-Johnson at ep@atlpcusa.org 

  • Class of 2025

    1. Beverly Markham - TE

    2. Marthame Sanders - TE

    3. John Fountain - RE

    Class of 2026

    1. Jan Tolbert - TE 

    2. Ken Whitehurst - RE

    3. VACANCY  

    Class of 2027

    1. Faye Cashwell - RE

    2. Allie Hay - RE

    3. Francis Son - TE

    Representatives to Council

    • Calvin Center

      • John Westlund, Jr. - TE

    • Commission on Ministry

      • Sherri Bozardt - RE

      • David Rogers - TE

    • Committee on Representation

      • Joshua Woodsmith - TE

    • Commission on Preparation for Ministry

      • Jill Joyner - TE

    • Council Moderator

      • Alex Rodgers - TE

    • Presbytery Moderator

      • Tully Fletcher - TE

    • Presbytery Moderator Elect

      • Brad Bryant - RE

    • New Church Development Commission

      • Hiram Perez-Cordero - RE

    • Nominating Committee

      • Debbie Durden - RE

      • Emily Wilmesherr - TE

    • Operations Commission

      • Mary Martin - RE

    • Personnel Committee

      • Kendra Matthews - RE

    • Presbyterian Women

      • Karen Turney - RE

      • Sandra Diaz - RE

    • Presbytery Meeting Planning & Worship Committee

      • Andy Acton - TE

  • Council – 5-7 PM

    Note: Some dates may be different from the usual schedule or canceled due to conflict. 

    • Saturday, January 11 – Council/Operations plus Orientation - 9 AM-2 PM 

    • Monday, April 14 

    • Monday, July 14  

    • Monday, August 18 – Council/Worship 

    • Monday, October 13 

  • Council

    Note: Some dates may be different from the usual schedule or canceled due to conflict. 

    • Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Council/Operations plus Orientation, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM 

    • Monday, April 20, 2026 – Conflict: Moved from the 13th - 5-7 PM

    • Monday, July 13, 2026 - Council/Operations - 3 PM Ops, 4 PM Joint, 5 PM Council 

    • Monday, August 17, 2026 – Council/Worship - 5-7 PM

    • Monday, October 12, 2026 - Council/Operations - 3 PM Ops, 4 PM Joint, 5 PM Council