JOIN A Ministry Team!!!!!

In 2007, First United began its Shared Ministry program.  Every member of the congregation was asked to serve on one of these ministry teams.  Our shared ministry teams meet on the 3rd Sunday after worship.

Education Unit                                 Provides opportunities for spiritual growth through education, fellowship and mission. Promotes the children, youth and adult Church School programs. Oversee Church School Plan & coordinate Vacation Bible School Assist in the coordination of Bible Study and New Members Classes Plan & coordinate Confirmation/Communicants Classes Implement, coordinate & oversee youth programs Oversee & maintain Nursery Historical Preservation

Worship Unit (includes ministries for Evangelism, Communications, Stewardship  [ Internal Over site/Support Committee] & Worship) Coordinates corporate and individual worship life of the church. Provides opportunities to make worship more welcoming, meaningful and inspirational for the congregation and visitors. Promotes Christian Stewardship of money, time, and talents. Develops effective processes for encouraging the offerings of the people and assuring that all offerings are distributed for the purpose to which they were contributed. Also, responsible for the edification of FUPC through publicity, marketing, and technology management.  Coordinate regular and special worship events Coordinate Annual Stewardship Program  Prepare and present annual budget Oversee all financial procedures and matters Coordinate evangelism trainings and programs Develop and implement marketing strategies Coordinate and maintain church technology (Audio & Sound Ministry) Develop, monitor and maintain a church Website Coordinate Intra-Church publicity/communication

Christian Nurture/Service Unit (includes ministries for Congregational Life, Outreach and Pastoral Care) Promotes the spiritual fellowship of the people of God by providing opportunities for the nurturance of relationships between members.   Promotes the ministry of care and compassion through outreach to members during times of change and stress to support, encourage and offer hope. Coordinate hospitality events (Birthday/Anniveries, Fun Day in the Park, Family Night) Coordinate Supportive Healthcare Service Coordinate Sick & Shut-In Ministry Coordinate Bereavement Ministry Coordinate the College Connection (minister to members away at college)  Develop prayer circles Facilitate ministry mission opportunities (Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Room In The Inn, Angel Tree Project, Habitat for Humanity)

Administrative Unit (Church Operations, Trustees, Deacons & various committees) To develop and promote effective processes and procedures for the church. Creating a vital link in communication with existing committees and trustees. Use of Building/Evacuation Plan Forms Training/Updates  Training Workshops Requisition Process Security Team Serve as a liason for the church with the Personnel Committee, Nominating Committee, Altar Flower Guild, Presbyterian Men, Presbyterian Women, Usher Board, Board of Deacons & Board of Trustees