About First Presbyterian
OUR VISION
At First Presbyterian Church of Jamestown, our vision is to be a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone can experience and grow in God’s love and grace, and where we actively engage with and serve all people with compassion and generosity.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is clear: To love God, love one another, and love the world.
We embody the teachings of Jesus Christ by putting our faith into action through service, outreach and worship. We believe in the power of love to transform lives and to create positive change in our local and global communities. We welcome everyone, regardless of background or belief, to join us in our mission of spreading love and kindness in the world. In all that we do, we strive to live out this mission with humility, grace, and a deep sense of gratitude for the love that God has shown us.
OUR PASTOR
The Reverend Tara Lamont Eastman
Rev. Lamont Eastman is a creative, pastor, and feminist who has been writing, drawing, and painting since she was old enough to hold a pencil. She engages the power of story to build community, challenge the status quo, and work for the cause of love and justice. Tara combines her passion for life with writing, music and visual arts in numerous projects.
Tara is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Theological Seminary. She recently completed a Certificate in the Fellowship For Emerging Leaders at Syracuse University.
Tara has served in various ministry roles over the last twenty-five years in the fields of ministry, writing, visual art and music with the Presbyterian Church in the USA and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She currently serves as transitional pastor of First Presbyterian Church.
OUR MINISTER OF MUSIC
David Horne
After 22 years teaching choral music and playing the organ for Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts, David came to Western New York in 2018 to become caregiver to his father, the Rev. Dr. Nelson “Bud” Horne. He has served as Organist and/or Choir Director for eight different congregations over a period of 48 years before coming to First Presbyterian of Jamestown. In his musical career he has worked as choral director, music instructor, accompanist, conductor, dramatic musical and stage director, violinist, organist and composer. All his musical experiences converge in his work at First Presbyterian in a diverse ministry that serves multiple generations and embraces a wide variety of genres and styles.
OUR STAFF
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Michelle
FINANCE MANAGER
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Tom Henry
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS MANAGER
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Elizabeth Lucas
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SESSION MEMBERS
Our Elders are those who are called to “serve” the congregation and, with the minister, lead and govern the church as the Session. Elders attend to all the needs of a congregation—its worship, fellowship, mission, providing opportunities for spiritual growth and learning, taking care of the property and finances… in other words, seeing to the total care and keeping of the life of the congregation. Elders are elected by the congregation for a 2-year term.
Deborah Johnston, Clerk of Session
Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman, Session Moderator
Donna Beal
Bruce Dudgeon
Karen Gould
Dennis Heslink
Marie Johnston
Patsy Lane
Jane Lockwood
Lisa Schutte
Bob Williams
OUR HOME
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