Baptisms Approved:
1. Zeke and Cheryl Aperkor, children of Theo and Sylvia, on Sunday March 15, 2026
2. Annie Tolleson, daughter of Meredith and Tyler, on Sunday April 12, 2026
Session approved a Called Session meeting for Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 10:35 am for the purpose of receiving new members.
Presbytery Reports:
Elders Jill Cilimberg and James Tucker reported from the February 19 meeting of the Presbytery. The new stated clerk was installed, Rev. Marilyn McKelvey Tucker-Marek. The new General Presbyter was announced, Dr. C. Mark McCormick who will replace Sue Westfall. Dr. McCormick will begin full time as the General Presbyter on April 1. Dr. McCormick is familiar to the FPC Congregation as during his tenure at Stillman College he has both worshipped with us and led worship from the pulpit. Rev. Frandsen reported that on April 27, Annabelle Beavers will have her final interview with the Commission on Preparation for Ministry which will then prepare her to receive her first call. Session celebrated Annabelle. Rev. Sellers reported that she will be the co-chair of the Presbytery’s Anti-Racism Committee next year with Deborah Thomas. Rev. Bailey is the chair of the Presbytery’s Personnel Committee.
Finance and Endowments: John Summerford reported total receipts for January are below budget by ($46,000). Expenses are under budget by $11,000 yielding a net deficit of ($35,394) after one month. (See Financial Chart) There were 3 pay periods in January. A request for $2,800 from the Worship Committee for Easter instrumentalists was approved using funds from the Going Trust.
Personnel: Tony Hubbard reported that outside counsel had completed its review of the proposed updates to the FPC Personnel Manual, and those changes were being implemented. Malaya Johnson
has started with FPC as the part-time Nursery Supervisor and Ministry Assistant.
Long Range Planning: Robert McLeod reported that the updated Manual of Operations had been presented to Session for their review and it would be voted on in March.
Properties: Due to the public using the pre-school driveway as a cut-through to Lurleen Wallace Blvd. during busy times and speeding, the FPP board has requested speed control devices be installed in that area. The property committee will determine type of device and location. The properties committee is also waiting to receive a proposal from the selected architectural firm for the sanctuary project. The proposal will be reviewed by the chair of Properties, Finance and Long-Range Planning committees before coming to Session.
Next Stated Meeting: March 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Members may view the FPC Website to see our current Officers of FPC (Elders and Deacons) at https://fpctusc.org/resources/officers-of-fpc