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Giving of one's time and talents is the cornerstone of First Presbyterian Church, Sarasota. Whether it is every week, once a month or just a few times a year, a gift of yourself is so important.

Volunteer Opportunities at FPC

                                                             Worship

                                       Contact Jinny Miller - jinnyron@verizon.net

Greeters and Ushers

Communion Preparation

Hospitality Center

Sound/Tech/Computer

Special Event Preparation

                                                              Music

                            Contact Jack Levick - music@firstpressarasota.org

                                                         Children and Youth

                           Contact Dan McCurdy - dmccurdy@firstpressarasota.org

     Sunday School

            Teachers/Aides

            Nursery/Wee Circle

            Mid Week Program

     Middle School & High School

     Vacation Bible School

Come and enjoy our Labyrinth

click here to download the history of our labyrinth.

Salt Shakers

                                       (Barbara Anderson 941-809-1198 or Marti Clapp 941-359-8097)

Groups of eight to ten meet monthly for potluck dinners or lunches as a fun way to get to know one another through food, prayer and fellowship.

                                                                         First Things First

Small groups gather on the first Saturday of the month to do various odd jobs around the campus and in the community.

                                                                      Fellowship Committee

Social events take place throughout the year including kayaking, dinner/theater, Crop Walk, Annual Yard Sale and Caroling.

                                                                        Presbyterian Women

Seven women's circles meet nine months out of the year for Bible study and to develop programs with a strong emphasis on mission.  All circles then gather once a month for luncheon and a program that supports our efforts.

                                                                Administrative/Office Volunteers

Thoughout the week people come in and help with office jobs, like answering the phone, filing, collating bulletins and the newsletter.

Read our annual report for more details.

Disaster Preparation Survey

                                                        ~Church Officers~

The Session consists of twenty-four elders who are elected by the congregation for three-year terms; six elders are elected each year. They are the ruling body of the church and take care of the guidance and directions of the ministry of the church.

Session Committees:

~ Administration & Finance ~ Adult Education ~ Children's Ministry ~ First Connections ~ Interlink ~ Peace & Justice ~ Personnel ~ Long Range Planning ~ Property & Grounds ~ Spiritual Formation~ Stewardship ~ World/Community Service ~ Worship & Music ~ Youth Ministry ~

The Board of Deacons is a group of church members elected by the congregation and called to serve as the primary assistants to the staff for pastoral care. The Deacons serve for three year terms and five are elected each year.

The Deacons provide home communion, transport members who need a ride to church, delivery flowers to home bound, create and deliver "We Care" posters, send cards for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions, help members with "care and repair", provide assistance for funeral/memorial services and comfort grieving families and members.

The Health and Wholeness Committee and Parish Nurses report to the Board of Deacons.

A Parish Nurse is a professional Registered Nurse with additional training in holistic ministry. 

The Health and Wholeness Ministry Team’s mission is to provide the church and community with education that focuses on health promotion and wellness as well as spiritual care and support in time of illness and grief.

See monthly Health and Wholeness articles in Cross Connection.

Check out the Health and Wholeness bulletin board updated monthly, located outside of the church office.  There you will find health related community events and information.

Blood pressure screenings are provided the 1st Sunday of every month between services in the Parish Nurse office.  You may call for an appointment for during the week if needed.

Meet Cheryl Track RN, PN, she seeks to be a strong influence with the congregation in all areas of church life including, worship, education, support networks and recreation. Cheryl works closely with the Pastors, the Health and Wholeness Ministry Team, the Deacons, and the Presbyterian Women to help parishioners that are in need of meals, visitation, respite care, transportation and community resources. 

" My call to nursing came while I was taking a medical assistant program in high school. I have been an ICU nurse since 1988 and love it!  I am currently employed by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.  I enjoy helping others find their way through the health system.  Feel free to call (320-3828) or e-mail me (4tracks@comcast.net) if I can be of assistance to you or a loved one."

 

Ellen Forbes, RN, CNN, PN  Ellen has been a professional RN for over 30 years, practicing for most of that time in the specialty of nephrology, and specifically in the area of renal failure. She has been employed in the chronic and acute dialysis setting, dealing with people facing chronic illness, limited life-styles and end of life decisions. She is an Ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church, has served two terms at FPC: the Adult Education Committee and the Committee on Spiritual Formation Ministry. Ellen is currently serving in the Medical Reserve Corps of Sarasota County. Having completed the Certificate in Spiritual Formation of Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, Ellen is presently acting as Labyrinth Facilitator at FPC.