How do FPC committees serve the church ministries?

The Adult Ministries Committee oversees the adult Sunday School classes, adult classes offered throughout the week, Lenten study groups, and other opportunities for study. The Small-Groups Ministry Team works under the auspices of the Adult Ministries Committee to train and organize small-group opportunities for members.

The Budget & Finance Committee oversees the setting of the annual budget and the month-to-month expenses of the congregation.

The Children's Ministry Council oversees the ministry to and with our young children and their families, such as childcare,, Sunday School, Children's Worship, Funtastic First Fridays, Faithfriendz Book Club, N-SPIRE, and Vacation Bible School.

The Congregational Care Committee organizes events that promote congregational fellowship (picnics, conversational suppers, and more), and works with the Care and Concern Ministry Team to reach out to our members in need.

The Endowment Committeeoversees the investment and disbursement of the funds set aside by special gifts to the Endowment Fund.

The Local Service Committee organizes service ministries in Richmond that involve our members such as CARITAS, Habitat, blood and food drives, andlocal mission trips to Church Hill.

The Mission Outreach Committee oversees the sharing of church benevolence funds with local mission and community service organizations.

The Newcomers Committee organizes the ministry to welcome visitors and new members.

The Nominating Committee meets annually to nominate people to the office of elder and deacon.

The Personnel Committeeoversees the church staff, benefits, and compensation.

The Property Committee helps care for the church building and grounds.

The Stewardship Committeemeets in the late summer and fall to guide our annual stewardship campaign, which encourages members to make financial pledges to support our ministries.

The Ushers Guild members serve as greeters on Sunday mornings and at special worship times.

The Worldwide Witness Committee organizes mission trips, support of missionaries overseas, special PC (USA) offerings, and other ways to connect to Christians around the world.

The Worship Committee guides the worship life of our congregation and helps the pastors plan sepcial services. The Music and Sanctuary Committees work under the auspices of the Worship Committee to plan and carry out specific portions of corporate worship.

The Youth Ministry Council oversees the ministry to and with our teenagers, including Sunday School, youth group, youth retreats, confirmation, and the Mexico mission trip.