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MEMBER GUIDE TO OUR NEW SITE

Rooted and reaching in Christ’s love, we will serve God as Spirit-led changemakers for good.

Our Mission & Vision

Congregation News

Our annual ministry is the fruit of your giving. Please let the church know your plan for giving in 2026.

Erin starts as our Associate Pastor for Christian Formation this Sunday, November 2. Learn more about her.

Scaffolding is up on the Greene Street side of the church, and brick tuckpointing will begin soon to prevent water infiltration. More on our renovation.

Upcoming Memorial Services

Livestream for memorial services

Wednesday, November 12: Memorial service for Nancy Coggins Williams. Sanctuary, 2 pm. Visitation: 1 pm, Virginia Gilmer Room

Friday, November 14: Memorial service for Janet Ward Black. Sanctuary, 1 pm. Visitation afterward, Mullin Life Center.

Directories, Leaders & More

Log in to our member portal or create your account here. If you are having difficulty, contact Jennifer Gaddy.

Call, email, or learn more about a member of our staff here.

Active Elders

Class of 2026: Leigh Abraham, Margaret Arbuckle, Chip Bristol, Trip Brown, Tim Cook, Nancy Courts, Catherine Freeze, Florence Gatten, Clark Hering, Lauren Martin, Paul Parker, Rob Peddrick, Brian Pierce, Richard Prigge, Caroline Showers, Tamara Slaughter, David Thompson, Gay White, Rhonda Youngdahl

Class of 2027: Nancy Abrams, Marshall Brown, Graham Farless, Leigh Haley Jones, Lorie Jones, and Andrew Spainhour

Class of 2028: Andy Brantley, Allison Cochran, Tom Gillespie, Alice Moore, Anne Wagoner, and Hugh Williams

Meeting Minutes

See minutes of the September 2025 Session meeting, approved in October. For older minutes, contact Debby Foster.

2025-2026 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs

Adult Formation: John Sullivan, Lisa Ganem
Youth Formation: Layne King, Catherine Freeze
Children’s Formation: Lorie Jones, Katie Rich
Church Officer Development: Graham Farless, Nancy Abrams
Communications: Ty Buckner, Jean Pinckard
Discipleship: Nancy Courts, Alice Moore
Finance: Dave Thompson, Hugh Williams
Hospitality: Bet Vanderwerff, Patrice Newman
Human Resources: Lisa Cook, Rhonda Youngdahl
Outreach: Rhonda Wakefield, Hoke Huss
Pastoral Care: Sheri Evans, Marshall Brown
Property: Sam Simpson, Jonathan Wade
Stewardship: Tom Gillespie, Sue Cole
Technology: Adrienne Woods
Worship: Morgan Hood, Margaret Benjamin
Nominating: Ross Harris, Andrew Spainhour
Appointments: Leigh Jones, Allison Cochran

E-news and Sunday Preview

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Text messages

For rare but important text alerts, send your cell phone number to Jennifer Gaddy.

Let the church know your plan for giving in 2026. This allows the Finance Committee to prepare a budget. so that the church can make the most of everyone’s gifts.

Use our secure server to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring gift.

Job openings are listed on this page. Church members are not eligible for employment but are asked to refer qualified candidates.

For information on planning your legacy of faith, start here.

Child Protection Training

We are committed to the safety of children and youth. All FPC employees, members, and volunteers who work with children and youth must complete training and a background check.

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