Congregational Meeting - Sunday, August 30



At its August stated meeting, the session of First Presbyterian Church called a congregational meeting for Sunday, August 30, following the 11am worship service. The purpose of this meeting is to receive the Nominating Committee's recommendation for the following persons to serve as elders, trustee, and on next year's nominating committee:



Session Class of 2029 (see attached bios here)

Marty Anderson

Jessica Barnes

Barry Burkhart

Laura Klugh

Allison Moore

Susan Patterson

John Sanker


Trustee Class of 2029

Susan McChesney


Nominating Committee 2027

Ken Autrey

Ezra Hall

Lynda Tremaine

2 Session Representatives TBD in 2027 

Community Market Needs Manual Can Openers!


We sometimes have people come through the Community Market who are unhoused or do not own a can opener, and something as simple as a can opener can be a challenge. If you have an extra one kicking around, please consider donating it to us. We take a lot for granted!

Lay Readers Needed


As the new semester approaches we are in need of readers to help lead worship at the 11am service. You do not need to have prior experience, all ages are welcome, and you will be provided with details instructions during the week prior to your Sunday.


Sign up here!


If you have questions about this opportunity to serve, please reach out to Nick or Kathy Reed (nreed@fpcauburn.org, kreed@fpcauburn.org).

Help feed our UKirk students!


We’re looking for individuals, families, Sunday school classes, and groups of friends to provide Sunday dinner for 15–20 students. Meals can be simple—students love everything! Sign up to provide a main dish, vegetable or salad, and dessert, either on your own or with a group. Your hospitality helps create a welcoming place where students can gather, connect, and feel at home.


Yes! I want to provide a meal!

Session Notes



During its meeting on August 16, the Session…


•  learned that the total income through July 31 was $566,890; expenses, $496,433; and net income, $70,458;


•  learned that monthly bills for utilities (power, gas, and water) will be paid via Automatic ACH payments;


•  learned that an insurance task force is “shopping” our Commercial Liability Package because our current insurer will not renew religious institution packages after the end of our current term in September;


•  learned that committees have received planning forms for next year’s budget that will be due to Kathy Rushing by August 31;


•  approved a congregational meeting to follow 11:00 a.m. worship on August 30 to approve the Nominating Committee’s recommendations:


o  Elders for the 2029 Session Class: Marty Anderson, Jessica Barnes, Barry Burkhart, Laura Klugh, Allison Moore, Susan Patterson, and John Sanker


o  Trustee for the 2029 Class: Susan McChesney


o  Church members for the 2027 Nominating Committee: Ken Autrey, Ezra Hall, and Lynda Tremaine


•  elected Barbara Fletcher as the Legacy Committee representative from the Session Class of 2028;


•  approved formation of a Security Task Force to assess the church’s security practices and building systems and to recommend necessary changes;


•  approved formation of a task force to explore future transportation options; and


•  learned that contractors used the wrong type of paint in the sanctuary and will repair it soon.


  The next stated meeting of the Session will be Sunday, September 20, at 5:30 p.m.


Church members may read the complete, approved minutes for Session meetings in the church office. 


This Week at FPC

August 30, 2026


Sunday

9:00 AM - Worship Service with Weekly Communion (Chapel)

9:45 AM - Sunday School for All Ages

11:00 AM - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for August 30 Worship

5:00 PM - Children, Youth, & Families Fall Kickoff Cookout (Baird)

6:00 PM - UKirk Dinner & Bible Study (Student Center)


Wednesday

8:00 AM - Men's Bible Study (Library)


Children and Youth News


Fall Kickoff Cookout for Children, Youth, and their Families

August 30, 5 to 7pm

Baird Hall and the Courtyard


Children Pre-K through 5th grade, Youth 6th through 12th grade, and their families are invited to come together for food, fun, and fellowship to celebrate the beginning of the fall program year. Bring your favorite yard games to play in the courtyard or sit and relax together outside in a bag chair or inside in the newly renovated Baird Hall.


Children Pre-K through 5th grade


  • Sunday School:   Children's Sunday school will meet this Sunday from 10-10:45 downstairs in their Sunday school classrooms. 
  • Godly Play: After the Word to Grow By, children Pre-K through 2nd grade will head down to the Godly Play room for worship and fun! 
  • Worship bags are available for all children during worship.



Senior and Junior High Youth


  • Sunday School:    Jr./Sr. High Youth Sunday school will meet this Sunday from 10-10:45 upstairs in the youth lounge. 




Birthdays


Aug. 30 - Jeff Shaffer

Sep. 2 - Copeland Anderson

Sep. 4 - Christy Green

Sep. 5 - Don Ball, Patterson Boldog


Anniversaries


Aug. 31 - Mark and Janie Fisher

Sep. 5 - Don and Gayle Andress

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations



  • Please continue to pray for many members of our church who are recovering from successful surgery, dealing with significant health issues, surrounded by grief and difficult circumstances but at this time do not wish to be mentioned by name. Prayers of healing, wholeness, and comfort for many in our congregation.
  • Continued prayers of comfort for Carolyn Williams and all of the family and friends of Mike Williams as they grieve his death. 
  • Continued prayers of healing and rest for Elizabeth Garrett as she recovers at home from successful surgery and continues treatment for breast cancer. Prayers for Joe and her family and friends as they care for her. 
  • Prayers of healing for Frank Bock as he recovers at home from surgery. Prayers for Dorothy and all who care for him.
  • Prayers of comfort for all of the family and friends of Charles Whatley as they grieve his death.
  • Prayers of healing for Donna Yeager’s mother, Patsy Yeager, as she receives care at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, TX after a fall at home. Prayers for Donna as she cares for her mother.
  • Prayers of healing for Margaret Lee (friend of Joel and Becky Buchanan) as she recovers from surgeries that are part of her treatment for breast cancer.
  • Prayers of healing and rest for Margaret Craig Schmidt as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Steve as he cares for her.
  • Continued prayers of healing and rest for Elizabeth Garrett as she continues to receive chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Prayers for Joe and her family and friends as they care for her.
  • Prayers for Catherine and Noah Riley who are beginning the IVF process with multiple doctors visits.
  • Prayers of healing for Kristina Michel as she recovers from an accident. 
  • Prayers of healing for Mary Simon as she recovers from successful leg surgery and receives rehab treatment. 
  • Prayers of healing for Mari Ley as continues to navigate health issues after a fall at home. Prayers for Terry and all who are caring for her. 
  • Prayers of continued healing for Bobbie Thurlow as she recovers at home from successful hip surgery. Prayers for all of those caring for her, especially her family. 
  • Continued prayers of healing and comfort for Carole Covington as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Rev. Dr. Frank Covington as he cares for her. 
  • Prayers of healing for Hunter Anderson (Andy Anderson’s brother) as he recovers from a serious accident. Prayers for Andy and Marty Anderson as they care for Hunter.
  • Prayers of healing for Margaret Craig-Schmidt’s brother Bill as he receives treatment and recovers from successful surgery for bile duct cancer at M.D. Anderson. Prayers for Margaret and Steve as they care for Bill from a far. 
  • Prayers of healing and care for JC Stroud (neighbor of Kim Holman) as they navigate health issues.
  • Prayers of healing for Leslie Chamber’s grandmother Imogene Hill has she recovers from hip replacement surgery. Prayers for Leslie and all her family as they care for Imogene.
  • Prayers healing and comfort for Sarah Wolak’s brother Chris French. Chris has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome and is receiving treatment for his symptoms. Continued prayers of healing and comfort for Sarah’s mother, Susan French, as she also navigates health issues.  
  • Prayers of healing for Don Ball’s son, Kelly Ball, who is undergoing immunotherapy treatment for recurrence of cancer.
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