DEPARTMENTS
The Life of the First Presbyterian Church is guided by three boards of officers (elected by the congregation to serve three-year terms) that provide leadership and direction.
The Session
The Session is composed of fifteen Elders who are responsible for guiding the Spiritual life of the church. The Session has eight working councils: Membership, Worship & Music, Mission, Stewardship, Nominating, Christian Education, Congregational Care and Public Relations. Our current Board of Elders include: Carol Curreri, Ed Dressler, Robert Florio, Midge Fowler, Kathy Grodski, Sally Hawke, Pam Jackson-Jones, Brad Kline, Cynthia Kolbenheyer, Paul Rogers, Carole Sachtleben, William Sickles, Ted Squires, Jr., MaryAnn Tupper and Irene White. Clerk of Session: Sherrill Adams. Moderator: Pastor Rick Boyer.
Trustees
The Board of Trustees consists of nine Trustees who are charged with caring for the financial health of the church, including payment of bills, maintenance of buildings and grounds, and management of investments. Current Board of Trustee members: Gerald Adams, Wayne Bruyn, Connie Essay, Jeff Gardner, Richard Grodski, Charles Guilloz, Adam Halsey, Ray Sachtleben and Thomas White.
The Board of Deacons consists of fifteen Deacons who are responsible for ministries of compassion and service. Proceeds from fund-raisers assist people in need, provide college scholarships, and assist the youth programs. They also host special annual events such as the Deacons' Auction (held in November), Rally Day Picnic (held in September), Harvest Home Food Collection (held the third Sunday of October), and the Sunday School Picnic (held in June). Current Board of Deacon members: Anita Boyer, Katelyn Corwith, Anne Davis, Evans Edson, Eileen Flynn-Richards, Linda Franklin, Shirley Holmes, Kevin Luss, Caryn Lockard, Eric Nygard, Craig Raynor, Lori Tortorice, Fran Westerhoff, Kristin White and Ruth White-Dunne.
Christian Education
Developing strong Christian families is an essential part oand purpose of this church. At First Presbyterian, families find a wide range of opportunities for their children and youth to grow and participate. We have Sunday School for all ages from Nursery through Adults. We also have a Junior High Youth Group (meet every Tuesday at 6:30pm) and a Senior High Youth Group (meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm). Co-Directors of Christian Ed: Khristin Heaney and Ann West. Youth Director: Kelly Raynor.
Missions
Our mission work is extensive and involves people of all ages and abilites as they meet needs locally, nationally and internationally.
Maureen's Haven
Maureen's Haven is an ecumenical program to provide shelter, food, clean clothing, and fellowship to the homeless in the area, on the second and fourth Saturday nights from November to April.
Worship & Music
The Worship & Music Council oversees and plans the regular and special worship services; assist with setting up for monthly Communion services; plan and make arrangements for Sunday Fellowship Hours and budgets for and maintains the musical instruments of the church and worship supplies.
Presbyterian Women's Association
We have an active Presbyterian Women Circle. You'll see these ladies greeting you as you leave the sanctuary at the end of the Worship Service, hosting special dinners, planning and running the rummage sales and let's not forget their annual Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon. The Circle meets on the second Wednesday of the month from September through June at 10am. Speak to any lady wearing a pink name tag after Sunday worship and they'd be happy to tell you more about SPW (Southampton Presbyterian Women).
Men's Group
Formerly known as "The Men's Breakfast Group" this group now meets for lunch on the first Wednesday of the month. They enjoy a Biblical discussion over a delightful lunch at either a local restaurant or during the summer...lunch at the beach!
