Board of Deacons
“Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, of exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, warm sympathies, and sound judgment should be chosen for this office.” (from the Book of Order, 2011/2013, G-2.0201). For information about deacon ministries, contact co-Moderators Gilly McKie at or Jen Edge at
Mission
- We are a ministry of caring, a ministry of love, a ministry of compassion, and a ministry of prayer.
- Deacons intentionally share the love of Jesus Christ to the church and the community.
- We bring the personal love of Christ to those suffering loss, hospitalization, loneliness and hunger; and we offer tangible support to those in challenging situations.
Commitments & Initiatives
- Bringing fellowship and comfort to those in need of companionship.
Home visits, Elder Care, cards and caring, flower delivery, hospital and assisted living visits.
- Welcoming and serving the community at large through community dinners
- Advocating, giving, nurturing.
Food pantry, advent angels, child sponsorship, helping hands.
- Living a spiritual life.
Faithful attendance at worship, serving the sacrament of communion, and participation in church programs and activities.
Ministries
- Elder Care: Nurtures and supports senior members of our congregation
- Fellowship: After worship coffee hour and Deacons' Lunch and Game
- Helping Hands: Assists elderly or infirm members of FPC with light household tasks and rides to church.
- Prayer Shawl Circle
- Community Dinners
- Special Projects: Advent Angels, Blood Drives, Church Picnic, Support FPC Events, such as Trunk or Treat