First Pres

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Membership

Committees

We are all leaders. Elders, Deacons and members all participate in the mission and programs of First Presbyterian - inside the Church, and in the community. Our committee structure meets the needs of the Church, by drawing on the energies and interests of a large pool of talent.

Here's a quick look at the organizational structure of First Presbyterian, in alphabetical order:

Committee & Chairperson

Role and
Responsibilities

Administration

Gladys Crowder

Develops policies and procedures, updates position descriptions, evaluates staff, reviews and approves building use.

Christian
Education

Freda Gardner

Through church school, confirmation and inquirers classes, study groups, youth groups, and special programs we provide opportunities for people of all ages to nurture their faith.

Communications
& Technology

Charles Kite

Harnesses computer and communications technology to support the mission of First Presbyterian, including modern office databases, e-mail, publicity, newsletters and website.

Endowment

Robert Stevens

Monitors performance of our endowment funds, maintaining separate accounts for restricted gifts, and advises the members of the financial health of the church.

Finance

David Hannay

Living within a budget requires careful review of all expenditures, monitoring cash flow to meet monthly expenses, and considering alternatives when special needs arise. With careful management, our loaves and fishes can feed the multitude.

Membership

Leslie Roccario

Organizes neighborhood visitations, welcomes newcomers, sponsors picnics and public meals, all part of our open invitation to all who enter our doors.

Mission

Debra Fagans & Freda Gardner

 

 

Spreads the good news around the city and around the world, through participation in FOCUS (a multi-church partnership serving our Center Square neighbors), fund-raising for churches in Cameroon and Ghana, and most recently our Guatemala Video Project. First Presbyterian chefs also support FIrst Lutheran's Overflow Shelter, feeding the hungry.

More Light

Sue Haney

Supports our church's position for full inclusion of all people, regardless of sexual orientation. We seek to remove misguided limits on the ordination of elders, deacons and ministers.

Nominations

Joyce Bascom

There is always room for one more leader. Deacons and Elders are selected and elected for three-year terms. May we add you to our list?

Property

Ray Henrikson

Window repairs, roof leaks, furnace fixes, sound system gremlins and plumbing problems are all our purview. We just completed a major restoration of one of our stained glass windows. Now it's time for a new boiler.

Stewardship

Garrett DeGraff & Leslie Roccario

Keeping pace with inflation and program needs requires more than sound investment of our endowment. It requires generosity from those who pledge their annual support. So far, it's working.

Worship

Phillip Riddle

From Advent to Christmas, from Lent to Easter, and on to Pentecost, the Church Year is replete with diversity in liturgy. Worship at First Presbyterian can be familiar and special at the same time. Inspiring words from our interim pastor, Dr. Shook, augmented by corporate prayer, choir, organ and guest artists are but the start. Add annual observances of African-American History Month, recognition of Women making history, and ecumenical baptismal witnesses.


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