Buildings & Grounds Committee

The committee is responsible for the maintenance, supervision, and protection of the physical properties of the church. It oversees the maintenance of the church buildings and grounds, including the cemetery, provide for insurance and all utilities, and keep the properties neat and safe. The committee is responsible for the use of the property by outside otganizations. It shall cooperate with the other committees to assure the wisest possible use of the property in carrying out the mission of the Church. It is responsible to Session for the working activities of the sextons and other persons engaged to work on the church property.

Meeting Dates & Times / Members

The Buildings & Grounds Committee meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm in the Parish House. Buildings & Grounds is an open committee and all are welcome to attend or help in the work of the committee. If you would like more information on how you can participate, please contact Andrew Prescott

e-mail: Andrew Prescott

Committee members for 2008 are:

Elder Andrew Prescott Chair
Elder Dan Elliot
Elder Mary Jernigan
Wayne Clark
Charlie Fisher
Deacon Cindi Bacon

Sanctuary view from North Main St.

The attached building to the left is Fellowship Hall

The Nellie Hoffman Parish House

The Parish House is where the church offices are located and where many church committee meetings are held

Sanctuary view from the Parking Lot on East Main St.

The Creighton Building is on the right where Sunday School classes are held and home to the FPC Nursery School during the week

Center aisle and view of the Chancel

The Celtic Cross is twelve feet high

Stained Glass Windows of the South Wall

There are seven windows located in the back of the Sanctuary. The windows represent Christ, Mary and five apostles expressing the virtues of Obedience, Hope, Faith, Love, Courage and Steadfastness