HPC Board of Session
The session is the governing council of the congregation. Elders are elected to three-year terms. The HPC session consists of four committees responsible for each of the following spheres of activity:
- Spiritual Life - oversees all non-mission aspects of congregational life, including worship and education;
- Mission & Outreach - coordinates all missional activity of the congregation, including the community meal, clothes closet, and food pantry;
- Admin & Finance - oversees stewardship of financial resources and maintains membership rolls;
- Buildings & Grounds - oversees and maintains all facilities and property.
Candy Downing
Spiritual Life Chair
Candy Downing attended Austin College, where she majored in Spanish. After graduating from medical school, she practiced medicine in the medically underserved community. Candy spent many years living in the Texas borderlands, serving as a youth group director for her church. Her favorite aspect of the Presbyterian Church (USA) is its commitment to inclusivity. She chairs the Spiritual Life committee.
Candace Demary
Mission & Outreach Co-Chair
Candace has been a member of Heights Presbyterian Church since January 2024 and is the Co-Chair of the Outreach and Missions Committee. Candace is a family law attorney. She is married to Thomas Demary and has three children.
Alice Grable
Mission & Outreach Co-Chair
Alice is a longtime member of Heights Presbyterian Church. She is Co-Chair of the Mission and Outreach Committee and serves as the Administrative Assistant for the church office.
Stephanie Goldsby
Admin & Finance Chair
Stephanie Goldsby currently serves as Chair of the Administration and Finance Committee and Church Trustee. Stephanie has served on the Pastor Nominating Committee, Chair of the Fire Restoration Committee, and Chair of the HPC Vision Task Force. She also proudly serves as co-teacher of Children’s Church. A resident of the Heights, married to Brian, mom of two adult sons and grandmother of two boys, ages 9 and 1 year.