First Church operates under a representative single board governance model that seeks to oversee the administration and ministry of the church. Church Council meetings are open for all to attend and have their voice heard. Meetings are held on the last Monday of every month at 10am.

2026 Church Council

  • Church Council Chair

    Marie Morley

  • Lay Leader

    Chris Averill

  • Representative to FLAC

    Liz Tracy

  • Pastor

    Rev. Tim Barton

  • SPRC

    Penny Dausman

  • Finance Chair

    Christopher Widing

  • Church Administrator

    Arlene Rigsby

  • Financial Secretary

    Sue Blume

  • Trustee Chair

    Karen Korner

  • Trustee Vice Chair

    Mary Weden

  • United Methodist Women

    Sherrie McDonald

  • United Methodist Men

    Dave McDonald

  • Community Connection Representative

    Bernie McBee