FUPCDC is governed by a body of elected elders called the Session. Groups of local churches are governed by a higher assembly of elders known as the National Capital Presbytery. Presbyteries are grouped into a synod, and synods nationwide are part of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Presbyterian polity was developed as a rejection of governance by hierarchies of single bishops (episcopal polity), but also differs from the congregationalist polity in which each congregation is independent. In contrast to the other two forms, authority in the presbyterian polity flows both from the top down (as higher assemblies exercise authority over individual congregations) and from the bottom up (as all officials ultimately owe their elections to individual church members). This theory of government developed in Geneva under John Calvin and was introduced to Scotland by John Knox after his period of exile in Geneva. It is strongly associated with Swiss and Scottish Reformation movements, and with the Reformed and Presbyterian churches. (Source: WikiPedia)

FUPCDC LEADERSHIP STAFF:
Robert A. Edmunds, D Min, Pastor
Lance Overstreet, Director of Student Ministries

Opportunities to Serve:
There are plenty of opportunities for you to assist in the worship services at our church. We invite you to explore these and contact us with any questions!

• Sunday school for all ages (classes include adult Christian education and nursery services are available).

• Morning coffee: Deacons provide coffee after each service in the narthex. This is an opportunity for members to meet visitors and other newcomers and browse announcements, flyers and see the displays of activities in our narthex.

• Flower ministry: A sign-up calendar for flowers is in the hall across from Room 21. A contribution of $40 is made to the church's flower fund. The flowers are arranged and delivered to our home-bound and hospitalized members after the services.

• Greeters: Members and friends of FUPCDC welcome and greet Sunday worshipers outside the main sanctuary doors prior to each service.

• Ushers: Volunteers from the congregation help greet visitors and take up the collection. More are always needed!

• Preparation of Communion: Volunteers prepare communion elements once a month for these services and clean up following the services. We need more individuals to serve in this quiet but important way.

• Sound operators: operating our sound equipment during the services. All teens and adults are welcome.

• Video operators: running our video equipment or preparing the video presentations for our contemporary worship services. All teens and adults are welcome.

• Banner ministry: Volunteers care for and hang the banners and paraments in the sanctuary.

• Nursery: The nursery (for infants to 2-year-olds) is available on Sunday mornings in Room 15. Teens who would like to serve as helpers must be at least 12 years old, have completed a babysitting course and be approved by the nursery supervisor.